In Summary

•Ayugi received a direct ticket while Ruth Odinga clinched the ODM ticket after getting 23,665 votes against her challenger Rose Omondi who got 13,685 votes.

•The Kisumu businesswoman called on aspirants to conduct peaceful campaigns.

UDA's Filgona Ayugi displays her nomination certificate
UDA's Filgona Ayugi displays her nomination certificate
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UDA's Kisumu Woman Representative aspirant Filgona Atieno Ayugi has urged voters to elect people who can deliver.

She also appealed to the people of Kisumu to reject calls for six-piece voting.

Ayugi said she was ready to face Ruth Odinga of ODM.

The aspirant spoke after receiving her nomination certificate on Wednesday.

Ayugi received a direct ticket while Ruth clinched the ODM ticket after getting 23,665 votes against her challenger Rose Omondi who got 13,685 votes.

The Kisumu businesswoman called on aspirants to conduct peaceful campaigns.

“I appeal to all politicians to sell their policies to the people. Voters should reject politicians who incite them to cause violence and those who misuse youths, especially boda boda operators,” Ayugi said.

She said she will focus on empowering women and girls.

Incumbent Rosa Buyu will not defend her seat. She will instead contest the Kisumu West parliamentary seat where she will face Olago Aluoch.

Melida Auma is the UDA nominee in Homa Bay while Pamela Adhiambo will contest in Siaya and Pamela Auma in Migori.

 

Edited by Kiilu Damaris

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