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Vihiga's early risers in queues, counting minutes to vote

Voters queuing to vote at Keveye Primary School in Sabatia constituency, Vihiga County. [Brian Kisanji, Standard]

While polling stations open from 6am to 5pm, a section of voters at Keveye Primary School in Sabatia, Vihiga County, are already up.

A spot-check by The Standard on August 9 found dozens braving the cold to wait for over an hour in queues waiting to cast ballots in the high-stakes general election.

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