Harrison Kombe Wins Magarini MP Seat in Landslide ODM Victory

By : Mweru Mbugua 

Harrison Kombe of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has been declared the MP-elect for Magarini Constituency after securing an overwhelming victory in Thursday’s by-election

According to the results released by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Kombe garnered 17,909 votes, firmly placing him ahead of his competitors

His closest rival, Stanley Kenga of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), received 8,907 votes, while Ngumbao Furaha Chengo of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) came in third with 227 votes

The remaining candidates posted the following results:

• Amos Katana (Independent) – 182

• Karisa Hamadi Chadi (Roots Party) – 138

• Kwicha Jacob Themo (Federal Party) – 70

• Kalama Emmanuel Kitsao (The We Alliance Party) – 60

• Nzai Samuel Kombe (Wiper Patriotic Front) – 58

• Gakahu Sarah Wahito (Kenya Moja) – 12

• Masha John Sulubu (Kenya Social Congress) – 10

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Kombe was joined by top ODM leaders, including Deputy Party Leader Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir and Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro, in celebrating the victory shortly after the official announcement

The win reinforces ODM’s strong performance in the ongoing by-elections across the country