Wamekubali! Politicians who have already conceded

The bigwigs waved the white flag without much fuss

• Gatundu MP, Moses Kuria, Cliff Ombeta and Naomi Shaban among those who have accepted defeat.

Naomi Shaban, Moses Kuria and George Theuri
Naomi Shaban, Moses Kuria and George Theuri
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Some vocal and long-serving politicians have already conceded defeat after yesterday's general elections.

Moses Kuria who was vying for the Kiambu Governor conceded defeat last night. Kuria conceded defeat adding that he is heading back to the private sector after eight years of service as Gatundu MP.

"I enjoyed every minute of my 8 years in elective politics. Back to the private sector. Happily," Kuria said.

Long-serving Taveta legislator Naomi Shaban on Tuesday evening also conceded defeat in the race to secure a fifth term.

Naomi, in a Whatsapp group, told her supporters that preliminary results had indicated that she will not clinch back the seat. She congratulated her competitor Bwire Okano of Wiper party.

"Good people, there is time for everything. Well done team Bwire," the Jubilee Deputy Party Leader said.

The veteran politicians said the time has come to move to other things. She lauded her supporters for electing her for four terms.

"Thank you for giving me a chance to serve you for 20 years. My young brother Okano, I congratulate you," she wrote.

Embakasi West constituency MP George Theuri wished his competitor the best as he takes the role.

"I want to take this early opportunity to sincerely thank the entire Embakasi west Constituency for giving me an opportunity to serve you for the past 10yrs.

As we begin a new chapter allow me to wish my worthy competitor and the new incoming Embakasi west Mp Hon Mark Mureithi Mwenje Best of luck as you embark to start a new era as Mp elect.

To all my supporters plz let's support Hon Mark Mureithi as he takes over office and accord him the necessary respect the office deserves.

Politics is not enmity but competition for better ideas and services to our people.

In every competition, there must be a winner and a loser that's why I George Theuri concede defeat and peaceful hand over the button to my brother so as for the next 5 years to serve Embakasi west. May God bless you all and my humble appeal let's be peaceful and accord our new Mp support and respect as we start a new era. Congratulations Hon Mark Mureithi Mwenje..."

Nyaribari Chache MP Richard Tong'i also conceded defeat to Zaheer Jhanda while prominent lawyer Cliff Ombeta also conceded defeat in the Bonchari parliamentary race.

Ombeta broke the news through his Twitter handle Wednesday morning writing,

"Bonchari had a different vision from mine. Grateful for the run and the experience. Perhaps next time we may have the same view," the tweet read.

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