Babu Owino says no voting in Embakasi East

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino on his Facebook page posted that there is no voting taking place today in his constituency.

Babu Owino had previously urged National Super Alliance (NASA), now National Resistance Movement supporters not to vote on 26 October. During his speech in Kisii County, the Embakasi East MP told supporters to ensure that no ballot papers and ballot boxes should enter the polling stations.

A low voter turnout has been experienced nationwide especially in Mombasa, Migori, Homabay, Kibera, Kisumu, Kakamega and other NASA strongholds. According to reports, Kiambu County, a Jubilee stronghold, has experienced a lower turnout compared to August 8 election.

Speaking at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on October 25, Raila Odinga urged his supporters not to vote and said that they will start National campaigns against the Jubilee government.