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Wajir West MP Ahmed Kolosh after the Supreme Court ordered a by-election in his constituency.[Boniface Okendo, Standard]
Wajir by election seems to be gaining momentum as candidates seek party endorsements to contest for the seat. Major political parties are bracing themselves for a fierce battle in a bid to ensure they secure the seat on April 25.
The latest candidate to have been given a go-head by his party is Ahmed Kolosh whose election was nullified In January by Supreme Court citing irregularities. The Supreme Court noted that illegalities at Qara polling station which it said favoured the then MP or the loser.
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