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Three governors survive election petitions as losers fined heavily

Migori County Governor Zachary Obado (waving to the crowd) celebrates his victory on 27th February after Migori High Court upheld his election as Migori County Governor. [Photo by Caleb King'wara/Standard]

Three county chiefs yesterday survived attempts to oust them from office after petitions challenging their election collapsed.

Governors Okoth Obado (Migori), James Ongwae (Kisii) and Josphat Nanok (Turkana) are now assured of another term in office. Others who survived are Majority Leader in Parliament and Garissa Township MP Aden Duale, Lang’ata MP Nixon Korir and Kilgoris legislator Gideon Konchella.

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