Tag: Kibra by-election

Imran Okoth to fly ODM flag in Kibra by-election

Imran Okoth, the brother of the late Ken Okoth, has been declared the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate for the Kibra by-election. Imran, alias Bernard Otieno Okoth, easily emerged the victor in a crowded field of 10 aspirants who battled it out in a party primary held on Saturday, September 7. He garnered 4,382 votes […]

ODM’s Kibra branch organising secretary resigns

ODM Party’s representative in Kibra, Sigar Agumba, has resigned as the organising secretary of the political outfit in the constituency.

Mariga confirmed as Jubilee Party candidate for Kibra by-election

Jubilee Party has confirmed that Kenya’s international football star McDonald Mariga as its candidate for the Kibra by-election. After days of speculation, Mariga finally submitted his credentials at Jubilee Party headquarters in Pangani, Nairobi. “I am not a project of anyone and I will support whoever wins since I was born and raised in Kibra,” Mariga […]

‘I’m not a poor man’: Mudavadi backs law change to seal wealth declaration loophole

Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi has discounted claims that he owns a bank and shares in several other financial institutions. Speaking on Sunday on K24’s Punchline show, Mr Mudavadi said he owns shares in an insurance company but does not quantify his wealth in terms of numbers. “I am fairly wealthy. I am not […]

Tuju spoils the party for ODM aspirants interested in Kibra seat

Jubilee Party will field a candidate in the forthcoming Kibra by-election scheduled for November 7. Jubilee Party Secretary-General Raphael Tuju made the announcement on Monday, August 26, 2019. “Our analysis and consultations confirm that our Jubilee Party is competitive enough in the forthcoming political contest. It is noteworthy that the neighbouring Lang’ata Constituency was won […]

VIDEO: Ken Okoth’s brother, given hostile reception by Kibra residents

The brother to the late Kibra MP Ken Okoth, Imran, on Sunday had a bitter welcome to the political scene after receiving a frosty welcome from a section of the crowd. When he stood up to greet the crowd that had gathered for the highly-anticipated unveiling of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) aspirants for the vacant […]

Raila rules out direct ticket for ODM candidate in Kibra by-election

The Orange Democratic Movement has ruled out direct nomination for its candidate for the November 7 Kibra Constituency by-election. In a rally held on Sunday, ODM party leader Raila Odinga said that primaries will be held on Saturday, August 31. Several aspirants have expressed interest in running for seat in an ODM ticket, including Mr […]