The by-election for the Garissa Parliamentary seat commenced on Thursday with a low voter turnout.

Officials said voting started as scheduled in all one hundred and three (103) polling stations with no major hitches.

However, The Standard observed that there was a low voter turnout with poll officials sitting idly.

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama voted as early as 8 am at Yathrib Primary school while urging the locals to vote peacefully.