The results are out and three governors in the South and Central Rift region thought to have had good chances for re-election have been shown the door.

Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui, his Nyandarua counterpart Francis Kimemia and Laikipia's Ndiritu Muriithi seemed invincible in the run-up to Tuesday's General Election. Some analysts, civil society and opinion polls were convinced that the electorate would give them a second chance because of their performance in terms of development records and joining one of the biggest political coalitions-the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya.

As the polls neared, the three were sure of retaining their seats based on their development record in their first term. During the Azimio rallies, the three would dismiss Kenya Kwanza (Yellow) as an undercoat that would be faced off with a final blue coat at the ballot. Outcomes of the elections day, however, came as a shocker as the three lost to their United Democratic Alliance (UDA) competitors with wide margins.