Kesses Constituency candidate Swarrup Ranjan Mishra. [Photo: Swrrup Mishra]
Swarrup Mishra has sent a thank you message to the people of Kesses Constituency, in Uasin Gishu County.This is after provisional results put him on the lead with 42 952 votes (89,92%). His closest KANU opponent Cornelius Kipkorir had 2 618 votes (5,48%), followed by Gilbert Koskei with 2 196 votes (4,60%).
Below is his message."My precious people of Kesses, thank you. Thank you for all your patience and support along the way.Kongoi Missing.I am honored and humbled that in a free and fair elections you, the people of Kesses, have placed your trust in me to lead you as your next Kesses Member of Parliament.I am here because of you, I am here because of the unyielding support of thousands of Kesses people, from all walks of life, from every corner of our constituency, who sacrificed their time, energy and resources to make this dream a reality.My precious people, our duty now is to return to our lives. To return to our jobs, our businesses; our farms and continue making the daily decisions that will transform our lives.As I assume office, I promise to do my part, but I need every Kessessian to play their part as well. We will honour our pledges, pursue the ideals and uphold the values enshrined in our Manifesto.Thank you and may the almighty God bless you.KONGOI."The Jubilee Party MP becomes the first elected Asian community MP in parliament. He succeeds James Bett.