Late MP Ong’ondo Were’s son Boyd wins ODM ticket in Kasipul by-election primaries

The late Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong'ondo Were's son Boyd Were will fly the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party flag in the upcoming by-elections after garnering 18,210 votes in the primaries.

Boyd was declared the winner by Returning Officer Felix Ngala at the election tallying center situated at Rachuonyo South Sub-county headquarters in Oyugis town.

In the election done and concluded on Thursday evening, Newton Ogada came second with 3,037 votes, followed by Daniel Okindo Majiwa with 621 votes.

Dr. Adel Ottoman came fourth with 463 votes while George Otieno Ajo Mbuta came last with 396 votes.

ODM National Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga congratulated Boyd on his victory, urging all other party who lost to rally behind him.

“I wish to congratulate Boyd Were wholeheartedly for his victory in the ODM party primaries. The people of Kasipul have spoken, and they have chosen a candidate they believe will champion their interests,” wrote Governor Wanga in a statement.

“This is the time for unity. I urge all leaders and supporters to back Boyd fully as we now focus on the greater task of winning the by-election and bringing transformative development to Kasipul.”