Repeat election: Vote counting underway

Mama Lucia Wairimu, 99, displays her inked finger moments after casting her vote at Kirichu Primary School in Nyeri. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Election officials began counting ballots after the voting exercise closed in most polling stations across the country.

Voting came to an end on Thursday at 5pm, the closing time as provided for by law, with all voters on the queues having cast their ballots.