Cosmas Kipngetich Korir, the 2018 Sh208 million Sport Pesa jackpot has won the Bomet County Assembly speaker seat.
The Bomet County Assembly held two rounds of the speaker’s election.
During the first round, Cosmas Korir managed to attain 19 votes while his competitor Cheruiyot Kirui garnered 12 votes forcing them to go for a second round of voting.
On the second round Mr. Korir emerged as the winner with 32 votes and Mr. Kirui managed to attain 6 votes.
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The jackpot winner had earlier congratulated the nominated MCAs in Bomet county through a Facebook post where he urged them to work together towards developing an agenda that will support growth and sustainability in the county.
“Congratulations to all the nominated MCAs on your nomination to the 3rd County Assembly of Bomet. Your resilience, loyalty, and selfless dedication to the service for greater good has seen you rise above the ceiling. I wish you all the best as you assume office and serve the people of Bomet County at large. It is my hope that together, all the members of the county assembly will advance a robust legislative agenda that will support growth and sustainability in Bomet County.” Read the post.