Boyd Were, son of the late Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, will represent the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in the upcoming Kasipul by-election after securing a decisive win in the party primaries.
Boyd garnered 18,210 votes, beating his closest rival Newton Ogada who received 3,037 votes. Daniel Okindo Majiwa came third with 621 votes, Dr. Adel Ottoman was fourth with 463 votes, while George Otieno Ajo Mbuta finished last with 396 votes.
The results were announced by Returning Officer Felix Ngala at the Rachuonyo South Sub-County tallying centre in Oyugis town on Thursday evening.
ODM National Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga congratulated Boyd, calling for party unity ahead of the main poll.
“I wish to congratulate Boyd Were wholeheartedly for his victory in the ODM party primaries. The people of Kasipul have spoken, and they have chosen a candidate they believe will champion their interests,” said Governor Wanga.
“This is the time for unity. I urge all leaders and supporters to back Boyd fully as we now focus on the greater task of winning the by-election and bringing transformative development to Kasipul.”
The Kasipul by-election was triggered by the death of Charles Ong’ondo Were earlier this year. ODM hopes to retain the seat by rallying supporters behind Boyd’s candidacy.
