Embakasi West Member of Parliament George Theuri has conceded defeat and congratulated his opponent Mark Mwenje of Jubilee.
On Wednesday morning, the legislator thanked his supporters after 10 years of service noting that in every competition there must be a winner and a loser.
“In every competition, there must be a winner and a loser, that’s why I George Theuri concede defeat and peaceful hand over the button to my brother so as for the next 5 years to serve Embakasi west. Congratulations Hon Mark Mureithi Mwenje,” Theuri said.
The incumbent asked his supporters to support the incoming MP as he takes over the office and to accord him the necessary respect the office deserves.
“To all my supporters, please let’s support hon. Mark Mwenje as he takes over office and accord him the necessary respect the office deserves,” he stated.
Born and raised in Umoja’s Eastlands estate, Theuri was elected as Umoja One councillor in 2007.
In 2013, he become the first Embakasi West MP under The National Alliance party.
Theuri beat ODM’s Brian Weke after garnering 40,606 votes against his 35,333.
In 2017, he was re-elected under the Jubilee Party, beating Tom Agimba of ODM with 47,848 votes, against Agimba’s 30,983 votes.
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