Kiambu helps Uhuru ride low turnout wave

IEBC returning officers go through the presidential results before announcement. PHOTO:WILBERFORCE OKWIRI

President Uhuru Kenyatta improved his approval ratings in his strongholds amid a generally lower turnout in repeat polls.

By last night, the President had 7.3 million votes -- nearly 90 per cent the number he obtained in the August 8 General Election against main challenger Raila Odinga.