Despite the mixed bag, opposition's base grows

UDA's David Ndakwa receives certificate from IEBC after clinching Malava parliamentary seat. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

The spirited fight by United Opposition leaders to stamp their authority in the Western region's political matrix and consolidate their support is now paying off, following the mixed results in Thursday's by-elections.

Campaigns in the Malava parliamentary seat, Kisa East ward in Kakamega County, and Chwele/Kabuchai in Bungoma County drew a political line and a flexing of muscles between the United Opposition and the broad-based government as both sides sought to marshal substantial support.