UDA candidate Samuel Muchina has expressed confidence of winning the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election while maintaining that he will respect the final decision of voters if the outcome goes against him.
Speaking after casting his ballot at Huruma Primary School on Thursday, Muchina said he was convinced his three-month campaign had earned him support across the constituency but acknowledged that the electorate would have the final word.
"I am ready for the outcome because I know I am winning," he said.
When asked how he would respond if defeated, the UDA candidate said he would accept the results and follow the law.
"If I lose, it's also okay. The people of Ol Kalou will decide. Just wait until the evening because the people will make the decision," he said.
Muchina said the large turnout witnessed at polling stations showed that residents were keen to participate in the democratic process and choose a leader who would represent them for the remaining term in Parliament.
"I feel the process is good because, as you can see, the people have turned out in large numbers, and it is really encouraging to see how people have come out to vote and exercise their democratic right," he said.
The UDA candidate said he was encouraged by the response from voters, adding that his team had spent the last three months engaging residents and sharing their plans for the constituency.
"We have had three months to campaign, and I feel we have done our best. People have been listening to us because we encouraged everyone in Ol Kalou Constituency to come out today in large numbers so that they can elect a Member of Parliament to serve them," he said.
Muchina also praised the security arrangements during the voting exercise, saying the deployment of officers had helped maintain calm across the constituency.
"I feel today the security is well organised," he said.
However, he raised concerns over alleged incidents that occurred before and during the voting exercise, claiming that one of his campaign vehicles carrying party agents was torched in Mugumo area on Wednesday evening.
He also alleged that he encountered individuals distributing money to voters on Thursday morning, saying he would report the matter to the police.
"This morning we have had two incidents. I found some individuals dishing out money to voters, but I believe IEBC will take action against those trying to bribe our voters," he said.
Muchina said he would pursue the complaints through the proper legal channels, adding that he had previously reported the destruction of his campaign banners to authorities.
"As you know, I'm a law-abiding citizen. I'll take the necessary action and report the matter so that action can be taken," he said.
The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election was called following the death of former MP David Kiaraho, with voters choosing his successor from a list of nine candidates.