'I am ready for any outcome': UDA's Muchina says as he casts vote in Ol Kalou

United Democratic Alliance candidate Samuel Muchina has said he is ready to accept the outcome of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election after casting his vote on Thursday.

Speaking after voting at Huruma Primary School, Muchina expressed confidence that he would win the contest but said he would respect the will of the electorate regardless of the outcome.

"I am ready for the outcome because I know I am winning. If I lose, it's also okay. I will follow the law," he said.

Muchina, who was received by election officials before proceeding to cast his ballot, praised the security arrangements put in place for the by-election, saying police officers had been deployed across the constituency to maintain order.

"Security is well organised and officers are everywhere," he said.

He also welcomed the early voter turnout, describing it as a sign of the public's commitment to the democratic process.

"We are here to vote. We are here to exercise our democratic right. I am happy with the turnout. People have turned out in good numbers," he said.

His arrival came amid a strong turnout across polling centres in Ol Kalou, where residents braved Nyandarua County's biting morning cold to cast their ballots.

Long queues formed early at several polling stations, including Kiganjo Primary School and Kiganjo Secondary School, with many voters arriving before polling officially opened.

By 7 a.m., dozens had lined up outside classrooms converted into polling stations, patiently waiting for election officials to begin the voting process.

Many residents were wrapped in heavy jackets, coats and sweaters to shield themselves from the chilly weather, but the cold did little to dampen their enthusiasm.

Huruma Primary School, where Muchina voted, also recorded a steady stream of voters from the early hours.