THE STANDARD By
Roselyne Obala |
January 2nd 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
Former Dagoretti South MP Dennis Waweru, former Assistant Minister Margaret Wanjiru and former Town Clerk Philip Kisia. [File, Standard]
It is not yet a done deal for Jubilee Party and ODM in the Nairobi governor race, as it emerged that parties still have a chance to field candidates.
The Saturday Standard has learnt that there is still a window for other political parties to give the direct nomination to candidates, a development that is likely to muddy the race and spoil the chances for the two dominant political outfits to fill the post unchallenged.
THE STANDARD By
Kennedy Gachuhi |
December 24th 2020 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
At least names of 30 aspirants have been forwarded to the electoral agency for vetting ahead of two ward by-elections in Nakuru County slated for March 4, 2021.
The seats fell vacant following the deaths of Samuel Mbugua of London Ward and Hell’s Gate’s John Njenga in November.
Last week Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) directed political parties interested in fielding candidates to send names of aspirants by Monday. But Jubilee Party Secretary General Nakuru branch Peter Cheruiyot said they sought an extension. We have engaged the IEBC to have more time for more aspirants who had not managed to obtain critical documents by today. They have until Wednesday to provide the party with the documents, said Cheruiyot on Tuesday.
Why Jubilee is Losing Influence in Mt Kenya - Moses Kuria
Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria addresses a gathering in July 2020
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Gatundu South MP, Moses Kuria, alleged that Jubilee party has lost influence in the Mount Kenya region. Speaking to
Kenyans.co.ke on Thursday, December 17, 2020, the legislator stated that losses by Jubilee on December 15, by-elections were an indication of the ruling party s dwindling support in Central Kenya. Jubilee has lost grip of Mt Kenya completely. People s Empowerment Party (PEP) is the future, Kuria, PEP s party leader claimed.
Kuria, a member of the Jubilee Party fielded candidates in the December 2020 by-elections held in Mt Kenya, challenging the party that got him elected to Parliament.
Ruto Breaks Silence After Bader s Msambweni Win
DP William Ruto meeting independent candidate Faisal Bader alongside other Coast MPs.
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Deputy President William Ruto on Wednesday, December 16 broke his silence after Independent candidate Feisal Bader won the Msambweni by-election.
The Jubilee Deputy Party Leader congratulated Bader on his win and stated that the victory is a plus for democracy and the will of the people.
Deputy President William Ruto speaking during a meeting with leaders at his home in Karen on December 2, 2020
DPPS Congratulation my friend Feisal Bader. Your win cements our trust in God and the people. Democracy and people power have triumphed.