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Victory for Fernandes Barasa gives Raila's Azimio bragging rights in Western region

Former parastatal boss Fernandes Barasa. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Former parastatal boss Fernandes Barasa is the Kakamega governor-elect.

The ODM candidate got 192,929 votes while ANC's Cleophas Malala garnered 159,508 in an election marred by poor turnout.

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