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Former UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi. [David Njaaga, Standard]
A number of former leaders from Western and Nyanza regions, some who have been in the political cold for over a decade, are plotting a comeback in 2022 General Election.
They are banking their hopes on the ongoing political realignments in the two regions and nationally.
The politicians are angling to fill the seats to be left by governors who are serving their final terms.
Such governors are Wycliffe Oparanya, (Kakamega), Sospeter Ojaamong (Busia), Cornel Rasanga (Siaya), James Ongwae (Kisii), Okoth Obado (Migori) and Cyprian Awiti (Homa Bay).
Some of the leaders aiming to try their luck in next year s General Election have been coalescing around political kingpins.
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Others are Stephen Nyakeriga (The New Democrats) and Daniel Ondabu of the Party of Economic Development (PED). Both PED and UDA parties are associated with Deputy President William Ruto. Nyandusi who is running on the UDA ticket has had his campaigns led by Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi, South Mugirango Mp Sylvanus Osoro and Charles Nyacahe.
On the other hand, PED’s candidate Ondabu has the support of former Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Eng Daniel Manduku.
Ondabu, Nyandusi and ODM’s Matara are leading in the campaigns. Matara says he has the backing of the youths in the coming mini polls.
ODM leader Raila Odinga at the burial of Bonchari MP John Oroo. [Sammy Omingo Standard]
After her speech, the crowd cheered shouting back her name demanding that she declares her interest in the seat.
Raila said he was not rooting for Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) to get undue advantage should he run for President in 2022, but because he believes changes are good for the country. I am not supporting BBI for the purposes of my journey to State House. Kenyans will decide on who becomes the President. BBI is for the betterment of our great Nation.
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