Today, 22nd august 2014 marks a historical day as
Moi University students vote at the student center to usher in the 28th
SGC, STUDENTS GOVERNING COUNCIL.
As early as 5 o’clock in the morning, students were already
up on queue to exercise their democratic right. The aspirants for various
dockets were not left out too. Vollah Owino, an aspirant for the secretary
general post cast his vote as early as 6 o’clock in the morning accompanied by
his supporters. Other aspirants who cast their votes include Annabelle Wangari
who is the only female aspirant in the race for the top seat, Steve Abuto
security and accommodation docket, Salim Cheserem, chairperson docket, among
other aspirants for different posts.
So far the election
process is reported to be peaceful even as the exercise continues. The voting
process is expected to stop at 8 p.m to allow the tallying of votes. Instances
of malpractices have been reported where certain candidates’ agents were
issuing small pieces of paper to voters just at the entrance to persuade them
to vote for their candidates. However, voter turnout is higher as compared to
last elections.
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| Students eagerly waiting to vote at the student centre |
