23 years old university student wins parliamentary seat for Igembe South

John Paul Mwirigi, the 23 year old Igembe South MP elect on August 9, 2017. Photo: Darlington Manyara/Standard

As counting was still going on at the Maua Girls School constituency tallying centre, John Paul Mwirigi last evening had a 76 per cent lead on his closest contender, who had 13 per cent.

Mr Mwirigi, who is pursuing a degree in education at Mount Kenya University, was vying as an independent candidate.