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Recount shows there was no mix up in tallying

From right, former Kasipul MP Oyugi Magwanga , his lawyer Jack Oronga (second right) Homa Bay Governor Cyprian Awiti’s lawyer Emanuel Awiti and IEBC’s lawyer Fredrick Orego at the Homa Bay election court. [Photo by James Omoro/Standard]

A recount of votes cast in governor's election last August has put to rest claims of a mix up in the tallying of results.

During the hearing of a petition challenging Governor Cyprian Awiti's election, a witness claimed that there was a mix up at Nyakwadha Primary School polling centre where votes for President Uhuru Kenyatta were given to Awiti's opponent Oyugi Magwanga.

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