Caption: Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka Photo/ku.ac.ke
A Wiper Democratic Movement parliamentary aspirant from Mwala Constituency fainted after losing the primaries. This is a different kind of reaction to failure after other candidates chose to appeal the results. The incident shocked many who spread the news online with varying reactions.
The actual reason for fainting was not confirmed on the spot but several witnesses gave their own accounts. Some alleged that the cash splashed on the campaigns was the reason while others pointed at losing the prestige of being called a Mheshimiwa.
Meanwhile, Wiper party has managed to hold controllable nominations compared to their NASA partners ODM and Uhuru’s Jubilee.
he strongholds for the two major parties have witnessed chaos and confusion. There are places where two candidates have been announced winners like the case of Siaya gubernatorial race. There are also incidences of staunch supporters of the party losing tickets.
Kiambu County incumbent governor William Kabogo lost to Ferdinand Waititu while Jakoyo Midiwo was floored in Gem.
In Uasin Gishu, Mandago’s close rival lost after carrying out an expensive campaign while Busia county has Funyula’s Paul Otwoma choose to go independent.