Governor Martin Wambora. Photo/the-star.co.ke

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Embu Governor Martin Wambora has taken a commanding lead against Runyejes MP Cecily Kariuki in the race for Jubilee Party ticket.

Results from 312 polling stations out of 478 show that Wambora took an early lead with 53, 324 votes followed by Runyenjes MP Mbarire who has 21,080.

Mbarire lost in all polling stations on her home turf in Runyenjes.

In Gakundu polling station, Mbarire got 97 votes while Wambora won with 377.

In Kangondi, Mbarire got 11 votes against Wambora's 113.

Previous opinion polls have put Wambora ahead of the lawmaker.

Trends and Insights for Africa’s March report showed that Wambora is the most preferred governor candidate with 48 per cent.