Low turnout, drama as voters participate in by-elections

Voters line up to vote in various streams at Agoro Sare primary school in Kasipul Constituency, Homabay County. Voting is underway in all the polling stations. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

The voting exercise across several constituencies and wards commenced smoothly, despite low voter turnout, concerns about violence, and heightened security measures.

Spot checks conducted across several polling stations in Western and Nyanza revealed that only a handful of voters were queuing to cast their ballots.