How independent candidates, local leaders upset big names in recent polls

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are among themajor casualties in the recent by-elections, in which the candidates they supported were defeated.Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, Senate Chief Whip Boni Khalwale, National Assembly Chief Whip Silvanus Osoro, and Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu are also nursing defeats.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, Senate Chief Whip Boni Khalwale, National Assembly Chief Whip Silvanus Osoro, and Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu are also nursing defeats.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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