Schools in Nyamira County have been challenged to prepare their students for elections by involving IEBC in election of student leaders.
Speaking on Wednesday while announcing election results at Ikonge SDA Mixed Secondary School in Nyamira County, Kitutu Masaba IEBC official John Charana said it was important for students to learn how to conduct free and fair elections.
Brian Erick emerged the winner as the Head Boy of the school with 91 votes while George Amachi got 34 votes and James Mokua conceded defeat with 5 votes.
Nancy Ondieki emerged the winner as the school Head Girl with 132 votes followed by Divinah Kemunto who garnered 13 votes.
Those who lost in the elections conceded defeat and promised to support the winners to improve sanity, discipline and education standards of the school.
“I applaud my opponent Erick for the win. I concede defeat for that matter and promise to support his leadership,” said Amachi.
Erick hailed his supporters for electing him as the Head Boy of the school, saying he will put the interests of the students in fore front.
“I am happy that you have elected me as your head boy. I will fight for my fellow students and ensure we have improved the education standards of the school. I will also spearhead formation of many clubs in the school,” said Erick.
The school Principal Kaunda Nyandiga applauded the IEBC for manning the exercise and challenged the elected leaders to be role models to their colleagues.