Data disaggregation ZESN continues to observe the compilation of disaggregated data by age and gender and commends ZEC for collecting such crucial data that can inform voter education programmes and other electoral processes. 11. MUDZI WEST BY-ELECTION RESULTS The graph below shows the results of the 2015 Mudzi West by-election. Mudzi West By-election Results 12,000 10,000 9,837 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 Figure 1: 0 Mudzi West By-election results Comments: Magna Mudyiwa (ZANU-PF)     107 112 George Kawaza (NCA) Spoilt Ballots ZANU-PF retained the Mudzi West Constituency Seat. The votes for the second winning candidate were less than the number of spoilt ballots. The By-election was poorly contested as the country’s largest opposition party the MDC-T did not participate in this election. The MDC-T and its formations continue to boycott by-elections citing the need for electoral reforms. The ruling party ZANU-PF continues to enjoy overwhelming support in the Constituency as illustrated in figure two below. On the other hand a comparison of votes received by ZANU-PF candidates in the 2013 and 2015 National Assembly elections show a 31% decrease. Figure 2 below illustrates this. This decrease can largely be attributed to the fact that by-elections seem to generate less interest among the voting populace in comparison to general elections. 14 | P a g e