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Candidate ordered to pay Sh1.4m after losing poll petition

Omondi Gwonyo who had vied on an ODM ticket was dealt a blow after the court threw out his case. [iStockphoto]

A Migori court has slapped a hopeful who vied for the West Kanyamkago MCA seat in the August 9 election with Sh1.4 million in costs after he lost a petition he had filed against Peter Mijungu.

Omondi Gwonyo who had vied on an ODM ticket was dealt a blow after the court threw out his case.

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