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Bungoma by-election: Low turnout as top contestants cast vote

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Raidon Wekesa Munoko an independent candidate in the Bungoma senatorial polls enters Bungoma Town on a donkey to depict the humble leader that he would be if elected. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Voting in the Bungoma senatorial mini-election kicked off on a low key as key leaders registered their presence at different polling centres to cast their vote in the race that has attracted eleven contestants.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, contestant Mwambu Mabonga of UDA and Wafula Wamunyinyi of Azimio la Umoja were early risers to vote.

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