The Nairobi governor-elect Johnson Sakaja has thanked his opponent in the gubernatorial race Polycarp Igathe for conceding defeat.
Sakaja took to his Twitter to appreciate Igathe saying the move is laudable.
"Thank you Sir. You were a worthy opponent and a true embodiment of Siasa Safi. Let’s have coffee soon," he wrote.
Senator Sakaja won the Nairobi Governor seat after garnering 699,392 votes.
He was vying on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket.
Igathe was also contesting on a Jubilee ticket and took second place after he garnered 573,518 votes.
Igathe however has conceded defeat and congratulated Sakaja.
"I accept the decision of the people of Nairobi and thank all our supporters. The Governor of Nairobi is His Excellency Johnson Sakaja. Congratulations,' Igathe noted.
Sakaja will now succeed Ann Kananu to become Nairobi's fourth governor.
