A voter being assisted by an IEBC official to cast his vote at Mbui Primary School in Kyuso Ward, Mwingi North.  The turnout is quite impressive. Photo/DANIEL KYALO

 The Former governor of   Kitui County Dr. Julius Malombe has cast his vote at Ithiani primary school in Kyangwithya West ward, Kitui Central constituency.  

Speaking to media after voting Dr. Julius Makau Malombe has asked citizens to avail themselves to exercise their democratic rights and vote for the leaders of their choice.

He has confirmed to the citizens that there is a peaceful environment in polling station and the process is well protected and fast.

"Those who haven't availed themselves to vote, please come out to the stations and vote. Our police officers and IEBC officials are doing their work properly without complications.  Good leadership comes from voting for the right leaders. " said governor Malombe.

STORY By JOSPHINE MWENDE

Kitui Catholic Diocesan Bishop Joseph Mwongela during Sunday service at the cathedral on August 7, 2022. The Bishop prayed for peace and urged voters to turn out in large numbers during Tuesday’s General Election. Photo/PAUL MUTUA

 Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in kitui county has kicked off the exercise of supplying voting materials to various polling stations across the county. The exercise was flagged off by Dr. Macharia Gichichi who is the Kitui County Returning Officer. 

Speaking at the Kitui High School, Gichichi confirmed that the electoral commission in Kitui was ready to conduct a transparent, free and fair elections and called upon Kitui residents to come out in large numbers to vote for the leaders they wan 

Macharia revealed that Kitui county has 532,047 registered voters. it has 1581 polling stations.

 STORY By JOSPHINE MWENDE