Man dies celebrating ODM's ward election victory in Homa Bay

Supporters of candidate Dave Okwach react at the venue of the ODM elections at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu on October 6, 2015. Chaos marred ODM elections in Nyamira on December 16, 2015 after two lists of delegates emerged. PHOTO | TOM OTIENO | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • Several of ODM elections ended in disarray.

A 55-year-old man died on Monday while celebrating ODM's West Kanyada Ward elections victory in Homa Bay County.

The deceased was celebrating the election of Mr Akech Ndalo as the ward chairman when he collapsed.

He was then rushed to St Paul's Hospital in Homa Bay where doctors pronounced him dead.

Meanwhile, several of ODM elections ended in disarray in Kobodo in Kologi Ward, Got Kojowi in Kanyikela Ward, Rapedhi in Kanyadoto Ward, Nyagoro in Kochia Ward and Ntakwadha in Gem East Ward.