Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged residents to come out in large numbers and vote in the ongoing Bungoma senatorial by-election.
"I urge electorates to turn out in large numbers and exercise their democratic right by voting for a senator of their choice, who will succeed me,” he said on Thursday.
Wetang’ula also called for a peaceful election and wished all competitors well.
“Let's have a peaceful election and may the winner work well with other leaders and serve Bungoma electorates diligently,” he said.
Wetang'ula cast his vote at Namakhele Primary School in Kabuchai.
Wetang'ula, who had won the seat in the August 9 election, resigned in September after he was elected speaker of the National Assembly.
Eleven candidates are contesting for Bungoma senator.
On Wednesday, the electoral agency distributed ballot boxes and other election materials to polling stations.
They urged voters to turn out in large numbers and vote for their preferred candidates.
IEBC county boss Grace Rono assured the electorate and candidates of a free and fair election.
