Homa Bay Governor Cyprian Awiti loses his seat

By Davis Muli | 5yrs ago | 2 min read

The Court of Appeal in Kisumu has upheld the decision by the High Court quashing the election of Homa Bay governor Cyprian Awiti.

This follows a successful petition by Kasipul MP Oyugi Magwanga in which it was established that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) did not conduct a free and fair election in Homa Bay.

In a three-judge bench ruling which was read by, Justice Fatuma Sichale, Mr Awiti was ordered to pay Sh4 million and IEBC Sh2 million to Mr Magwanga as costs of the case.

Reaction on Social Media:

Celebrations in Oyugis after the Court of Appeal nullifies Cyprian Awiti's election as Homabay governor pic.twitter.com/0XkwNn5x46
— Vincent Mosiori (@mosiori_vincent) July 19, 2018

Governor Cyprian Awiti has been handed another blow by the Court of Appeal. Methinks he shouldn’t even entertain the thought of moving to the Supreme Court.
— Tiwaine Ole Nchoko (@OleTiwaine) July 19, 2018

Current situation at Homa Bay as Court of Appeal nullifies CYPRIAN AWITI gubernatorial seat pic.twitter.com/O8sfZgLYkb
— ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???????? (@Benjabella) July 19, 2018

I blame twitter for Gafana Cyprian Awiti downfall, y'all made fun of his dressing. Kina @mwabilimwagodi blame is squarely on you.
— Hon Kuria CBS (@OptaHos) July 19, 2018

Gone is the time when one "CYPRIAN AWITI" used to hang on to @RailaOdinga cloak for Solace at times like this. This time its real and its going down. Bye old man.
— Onsongo Onditi™ (@OnsongoOnditi) July 19, 2018

After getting no success in the court of appeal, I usually see them going to the supreme court. Will Homabay Governor Cyprian Awiti head there?
— Balled Fred (@balledfred) July 19, 2018

Cyprian Awiti losing his seat as the Homa Bay County Governor is the best thing that has happened to my county since 2013 general elections. This is the only county that is yet to enjoy any fruit of devolution since the promulgation of the new Constitution in August 2010. #043
— Collins Nyamunga (@CollinsNyamunga) July 19, 2018