Igathe concedes defeat after Sakaja trounced him in Nairobi gubernatorial seat
Polycarp Igathe has conceded defeat in the race for Nairobi governor.
Igathe, who was vying under a Jubilee ticket, conceded defeat to Johnson Sakaja of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.
Sakaja garnered a total of 699,392 votes while Igathe raked in 573,516 votes.
Taking to social media today, Igathe lauded Sakaja for his victory and further thanked his supporters for backing his bid.
“I accept the decision of the people of Nairobi and thank all our supporters. The Governor of Nairobi is His Excellency Johnson Sakaja. Congratulations! God bless Kenya,” he wrote on Twitter.
Independent Candidate Anne Kagure garnered 10,086 votes
The governor’s race had attracted nine candidates, however, it was narrowed down to a two-horse race between Sakaja and Igathe.
Speaking after receiving his certificate from Nairobi County Returning Officer, Albert Gogo, Sakaja vowed to fulfil his campaign promises.
“I want to thank the people of Nairobi for believing in me and giving me this mandate to serve as Governor of Nairobi. I want to the people of Nairobi that you are in safe hands,” he said
Sakaja was accompanied by his running mate James Muchiri.
