All eyes now shift to campaigns with Jubilee party promising to invade the slum well known as Raila’s backyard for decades.
Deputy President last week visited the constituency and promised to return with his full brigade to drum up support for Mariga.
Mariga was said to be Ruto’s project claims he strongly dismissed.
ODM had earlier on assured the 10 aspirants of transparency in the entire exercise.
Executive board chairperson Judith Pareno said her team held consultations with the county security team which assured the party of maximum security during the nomination.
She said she had met with the County Commander of Police and placed the party’s request for security personnel.
After the closure of the voting exercise, Pareno issued a statement saying the exercise had been conducted peacefully.
“The exercise which began at 6am ran smoothly and uninterrupted. In areas where the membership register had issues, the National Elections Board intervened on time by providing the IEBC voter register for purposes of verification,” she said.
She added, “The Board is satisfied with the exercise so far and wishes to thank all the aspirants and party members for conducting themselves with dignity and decorum throughout the day”.
