Dennis Manyengo will fly the UDA flag in Lugari Ward after emerging the winner in the party primaries held today in two centers in the ward.
Mr. Manyengo, who is a member of the Lugari CDF committee, scooped a total of 300 votes ahead of his closest opponent, Eunice Songa, who garnered 188 votes.
Patrick Andabwa, brother to Lugari Constituency hopeful Isaac Andabwa, trailed with 131 votes.
The following table summarises the voting pattern in Lugari and Manyonyi polling centers:
| Candidate/Centre | Lugari | Manyonyi | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Manyengo | 234 | 66 | 300 |
| Eunice Songa | 93 | 95 | 188 |
| Patrick Andabwa | 28 | 103 | 131 |
| Rejected | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Invalid | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| Total votes cast | 355 | 296 | 651 |
Sam Oduor is the editor-in-chief at the Western Kenya Times who leverages the power of the Internet in telling stories that shape opinions.
