Kuwait City – Ten councilors were elected in the municipal elections which were held yesterday, amid rising heat, sandstorms and widespread apathy.
Turnout was estimated at a little over 20 percent, which is believed to be normal for these elections, as many voters believe the final results are already known, while others view the Municipal Council as a technical body with no executive powers.
The Amir of Kuwait Shaikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah commended efforts of government employees that contributed to the smooth voting process.
He also thanked all staff of the interior ministry, the higher judicial committee supervising the elections, information ministry, health ministry, the fire directorate and the municipality.
The winners are Dr. Hassan Kamal, Abdulla Al-Mehri, Abdulaziz Al-Mejel, Hamad Al-Medlej, Abdulla Al-Roumi, Fheid Al-Rashid, Mohammed Al-Mutairi, Ahmed Al-Enezi, Ali Al-Azmi and Hamdi Al-Azmi
A total of 73 candidates, including one female contender, ran in the polls which were held in 102 centres across the country. Six other members will be designated.