UDA SUPPORTERS CLASH IN SOUTH B DURING POLLS
While Sakaja is counting on the support of party grassroots networks throughout the county to defeat his opponent, an experienced mobilizer, Gakuya has the endorsement of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Following a fight between opposing supporter groups, there was a brief period of mayhem in South B during the UDA grassroots elections.
Videos circulated on the internet showed police removing two female poll workers from the disturbance, which was primarily caused by yelling.
Approximately 1,700 delegates representing each of Nairobi's 85 wards cast ballots in the high-stakes constituency elections to select UDA local authorities.
When he challenges Embakasi North MP James Gakuya for the coveted position of Nairobi UDA chairman, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is seen as the one to defeat.
While Sakaja is counting on the support of party grassroots networks throughout the county to defeat his opponent, an experienced mobilizer, Gakuya has the endorsement of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
On Wednesday, Gov. Sakaja rallied his Nairobi County UDA supporters, which included notable people, current Members of Parliament, and past candidates from wards and constituencies.
"We wish you all the best tomorrow, Asanteni sana delegates," he remarked.
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