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The [[Kenya gubernatorial elections, 2013|2013 gubernatorial elections]] for [[Nairobi]] was held on 4 March 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thecitizen.co.tz/sunday-citizen/-/20754-kenya-to-hold-polls-in-march-2013-says-elections-body|title=Kenya to hold polls in March 2013, says elections body|publisher=The Citizen|date=18 March 2012|accessdate=2 September 2012}}</ref> Under the new [[Constitution of Kenya|constitution]], which was passed during the [[Kenyan constitutional referendum, 2010|2010 referendum]], the [[Kenyan general election, 2013|2013 general election]] was the first where there would be election of County governors and their deputies for the [[Counties of Kenya|47 newly created counties]]. They were also the first general elections run by the [[Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission]](IEBC) which has released the official list of candidates.<ref>http://iebc.or.ke/index.php/media-center/press-releases/item/nominated-candidates-for-the-4th-march-2013?category_id=7</ref> While it is not necessary to hold a degree to become e.g. [[List of Presidents of the United States by education|president of the United States]], a degree of a university recognised in Kenya is necessary to run for a gubernator seat.<ref name=nouniversity/>


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'''Local elections''' were held in [[Nairobi County]] to elect a Governor and County Assembly on 4 March 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thecitizen.co.tz/sunday-citizen/-/20754-kenya-to-hold-polls-in-march-2013-says-elections-body|title=Kenya to hold polls in March 2013, says elections body|work=The Citizen|date=18 March 2012|accessdate=2 September 2012|archive-date=5 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120705054620/http://thecitizen.co.tz/sunday-citizen/-/20754-kenya-to-hold-polls-in-march-2013-says-elections-body|url-status=dead}}</ref> Under the new [[Constitution of Kenya|constitution]], which was passed in a [[2010 Kenyan constitutional referendum|2010 referendum]], the [[2013 Kenyan general election|2013 general election]] was the first where there would be election of County governors and their deputies for the [[Counties of Kenya|47 newly created counties]]. They were also the first general elections run by the [[Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission]](IEBC) which has released the official list of candidates.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://iebc.or.ke/index.php/media-center/press-releases/item/nominated-candidates-for-the-4th-march-2013?category_id=7 |title=Nominated Candidates for the 4Th March, 2013 General Election |accessdate=2013-03-02 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130220195536/http://iebc.or.ke/index.php/media-center/press-releases/item/nominated-candidates-for-the-4th-march-2013?category_id=7 |archivedate=20 February 2013 }}</ref> While it is not necessary to hold a degree to become e.g. [[List of presidents of the United States by education|president of the United States]], a degree of a university recognised in Kenya is necessary to run for a gubernator seat.<ref name=nouniversity/>
==Candidates==

==Gubernatorial election==


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Candidate !! Running Mate !! Coalition !! Party !! Votes
! Candidate !! Running Mate !! Coalition !! Party !! Votes
|-
|-
| [[Eric Mokua Arita|Arita, Eric Mokua]] || [[Tom Ignatius Mumma|Mumma, Tom Ignatius]] || || [[Ford-People|FORD-P]] || 4068
| [[Eric Mokua Arita|Arita, Eric Mokua]] || [[Tom Ignatius Mumma|Mumma, Tom Ignatius]] || || [[Forum for the Restoration of Democracy – People|FORD–People]] || 4068
|-
|-
| [[Wanyiri Kihoro|Kihoro, Wanyiri]] || [[Odhiambo Odula|Odula, Odhiambo]] || || [[Independent Candidate|Ind]] || 4539
| [[Wanyiri Kihoro|Kihoro, Wanyiri]] || [[Odhiambo Odula|Odula, Odhiambo]] || || Independent || 4539
|-
|-
| [[Evans Kidero|Kidero, Evans Odhiambo]] || [[J. Mwangangi Mueke|Mueke, J. Mwangangi]] || Cord || [[Orange Democratic Movement|ODM]] || 692483
| [[Evans Kidero|Kidero, Evans Odhiambo]] || [[J. Mwangangi Mueke|Mueke, J. Mwangangi]] || Cord || [[Orange Democratic Movement]] || 692483
|-
|-
| [[Philip Mwala Kisia|Kisia, Philip Mwala]] || [[Martin Onyango Atito|Atito, Martin Onyango]] || Cord || [[Federal Party of Kenya|FPK]] || 5162
| [[Philip Mwala Kisia|Kisia, Philip Mwala]] || [[Martin Onyango Atito|Atito, Martin Onyango]] || Cord || [[Federal Party of Kenya]] || 5162
|-
|-
| [[Geoffrey Thuku Kobia|Kobia, Geoffrey Thuku]] || [[Rose Anne Wanjiku|Wanjiku, Rose Anne]] || Jubilee || [[National Rainbow Coalition|NARC]] || 5314
| [[Geoffrey Thuku Kobia|Kobia, Geoffrey Thuku]] || [[Rose Anne Wanjiku|Wanjiku, Rose Anne]] || Jubilee || [[National Rainbow Coalition]] || 5314
|-
|-
| [[Jimnah Mbaru|Mbaru, Jimnah Mwangi]] || Ahmed Ibrahim|Ibrahim, Ahmed || N/A || [[Alliance Party of Kenya|APK]] || 52084
| [[Jimnah Mbaru|Mbaru, Jimnah Mwangi]] || Ahmed Ibrahim|Ibrahim, Ahmed || N/A || [[Alliance Party of Kenya]] || 52084
|-
|-
| [[Joseph Mwangi Muchumu|Muchumu, Joseph Mwangi]] || [[Godfrey Ochieng|Ochieng, Godfrey]] || || [[Kenya National Congress|KNC]] || 1725
| [[Joseph Mwangi Muchumu|Muchumu, Joseph Mwangi]] || [[Godfrey Ochieng|Ochieng, Godfrey]] || || [[Kenya National Congress]] || 1725
|-
|-
| [[Richard Kavemba Mutinda|Mutinda, Richard Kavemba]] || [[FWAMBA NC FWAMBA|Nyangangali, Crispus Fwamba]] || || [[Wiper Democratic Movement|WDM-K]] || 7490
| [[Richard Kavemba Mutinda|Mutinda, Richard Kavemba]] || Nyangangali, Crispus Fwamba || || [[Wiper Democratic Movement|WDM-K]] || 7490
|-
|-
| [[Alice Chepkirui Ngok|Ngok, Alice Chepkirui]] || [[Elijah Wycliffe Nyakundi|Nyakundi, Elijah Wycliffe]] || || [[The National Vision Party|NVP]] || 3823
| [[Alice Chepkirui Ngok|Ngok, Alice Chepkirui]] || [[Elijah Wycliffe Nyakundi|Nyakundi, Elijah Wycliffe]] || || [[National Vision Party]] || 3823
|-
|-
| [[Ferdinand Waititu|Waititu, Ferdinand Ndungu]] || [[Achoki, Robin Manono]] || Jubilee || [[The National Alliance|TNA]] || 617839
| [[Ferdinand Waititu|Waititu, Ferdinand Ndungu]] || [[Achoki, Robin Manono]] || Jubilee || [[The National Alliance]] || 617839
|-
|-
|}
|}
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!Others
!Others
|-
|-
| align=left|[http://standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000077197&story_title=Kenya-Kidero-takes-slim-lead-in-Nairobi Ipsos Synovate] || align=left|2 – 5 Feb 2013 || 870 || '''[[Evans Kidero]]'''<br>'''40%''' || [[Ferdinand Waititu]]<br>37% || [[Jimnah Mbaru]]<br>10% || Undecided 8%
| align=left|[https://web.archive.org/web/20130213020052/http://standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000077197&story_title=Kenya-Kidero-takes-slim-lead-in-Nairobi Ipsos Synovate] || align=left|2 – 5 Feb 2013 || 870 || '''[[Evans Kidero]]'''<br />'''40%''' || [[Ferdinand Waititu]]<br />37% || [[Jimnah Mbaru]]<br />10% || Undecided 8%
|-
|-
| align=left|[http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/ktn/video/watch/2000062507/-news-synovate-releases-exclusive-poll-on-nairobi-county Ipsos Synovate] || align=left|Dec 2012 || – || '''[[Margaret Wanjiru]]'''<br>'''29%''' || [[Ferdinand Waititu]]<br>20% || [[Evans Kidero]]<br>15% || [[Jimnah Mbaru]] 11%
| align=left|[http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/ktn/video/watch/2000062507/-news-synovate-releases-exclusive-poll-on-nairobi-county Ipsos Synovate] || align=left|Dec 2012 || – || '''[[Margaret Wanjiru]]'''<br />'''29%''' || [[Ferdinand Waititu]]<br />20% || [[Evans Kidero]]<br />15% || [[Jimnah Mbaru]] 11%
|}
|}

==Candidates in details==

===Eric Mokua Arita===
Eric Mokua Arita belongs to Ford People. He attended [[Nairobi School]] from 1987 to 1990. He attended [[University of Nairobi]] and has an MBA from [[Daystar University]]. At the eleventh hour, he stepped down for Dr. Evans Kidero. Currently Dr. Kidero appointed him as the County Executive in-charge of roads.<ref>[http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/choice2013/candidates/details/1186/-eric-mokua-arita eric mokua arita]</ref><ref>[http://iebc.or.ke/index.php/media-center/press-releases/item/nominated-candidates-for-the-4th-march-2013?category_id=7 nominated candidates]</ref>

===Wanyiri Kihoro===
Wanyiri Kihoro is a land economist and an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.<ref>http://wanyirikihoro.com/</ref>

===Evans Odhiambo Kidero===
Evans Odhiambo Kidero is a former CEO of Mumias Sugar Company. He graduated from the [[University of Nairobi]] and has an MBA from [[United States International University]].,<ref>https://www.facebook.com/EvansKidero</ref><ref>
http://www.myaspirantmyleader.com/govornership/nairobi-county.html?id=254</ref>

===Jimnah Mwangi Mbaru===
Please see here [[Jimnah Mbaru]]'s Wikipedia entry.

===Philip Mwala Kisia===
Philip Mwala Kisia is a former [[Nairobi Town Clerk]].He is 50years old(2013) and managed position six in the 2013 elections<ref>http://elections.nation.co.ke/Counties/Philip-Kisia/-/1631946/1672244/-/5fnd27z/-/index.html</ref>

===Geoffrey Thuku Kobia===
Geoffrey Thuku Kobia has worked for [[General Electric]]. He attended [[Dagoretti Boys High School]] and has a bachelors of commerce degree from [[Strathmore University]]. At 25years, he was the youngest Gubernatorial candidate in Kenya's 2013 gubernatorial elections. He inspired many youths and was able to beat seasoned public officers like Philip Kisia the former town clerk of Nairobi. He has vowed he will be back on the race in 2017 to bring change to the City of [[Nairobi]].<ref>https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeff-Kobia-for-Nairobi-Governor-2013/287983394656857</ref> In 2013,was runners up for youngest outstanding Alumni of Strathmore University after being successfully nominated.<ref>http://www.strathmore.edu/alumni/geoffrey-thuku-kobia/</ref> His success story was also seen when he was also nominated at GE as having an outstanding career amongst his peers.<ref>http://www.ge-works.com/profile/inspiring-careers-geoffrey-kobia</ref>

===Joseph Mwangi Muchumu===

===Richard Kavemba Mutinda===

===Alice Chepkirui Ngok===

===Ferdinand Waititu===
Please see here [[Ferdinand Waititu]]'s Wikipedia entry.


==Prospective candidatures==
==Prospective candidatures==
The following politicians made public their intentions to run but did not run or failed to obtain nominations in their preferred political parties:<ref>http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2012/11/council-staff-back-gakuos-nairobi-political-bid/</ref>
The following politicians made public their intentions to run but did not run or failed to obtain nominations in their preferred political parties:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2012/11/council-staff-back-gakuos-nairobi-political-bid/|title = Council staff back Gakuo's Nairobi political bid » Capital News|date = 26 November 2012}}</ref>
* [[John Gakuo]] Former Town Clerk, City Council of Nairobi
* [[John Gakuo]] Former Town Clerk, City Council of Nairobi
* [[Timothy Muriuki]]
* [[Timothy Muriuki]]
* [[Margaret Wanjiru]] MP for [[Starehe Constituency|Starehe]] Constituency
* [[Margaret Wanjiru]] MP for [[Starehe Constituency|Starehe]] Constituency


Gakuo and Muriuki failed in the TNA nominations while Wanjiru was barred by her party due to questions over the validity of her university degree.<ref name=nouniversity>{{cite news|title=SHITANDA, WANJIRU OUT OVER DEGREES|url=http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-103314/shitanda-wanjiru-out-over-degrees|accessdate=20 January 2013|newspaper=The Standard|date=18 January 2013}}</ref>
Gakuo and Muriuki failed in the TNA nominations while Wanjiru was barred by her party due to questions over the validity of her university degree.<ref name=nouniversity>{{cite news|title=SHITANDA, WANJIRU OUT OVER DEGREES|url=http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-103314/shitanda-wanjiru-out-over-degrees|accessdate=20 January 2013|newspaper=The Standard|date=18 January 2013|archive-date=22 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130122041344/http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-103314/shitanda-wanjiru-out-over-degrees|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Political Parties==

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==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:20, 29 May 2024

Local elections were held in Nairobi County to elect a Governor and County Assembly on 4 March 2013.[1] Under the new constitution, which was passed in a 2010 referendum, the 2013 general election was the first where there would be election of County governors and their deputies for the 47 newly created counties. They were also the first general elections run by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) which has released the official list of candidates.[2] While it is not necessary to hold a degree to become e.g. president of the United States, a degree of a university recognised in Kenya is necessary to run for a gubernator seat.[3]

Gubernatorial election

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Candidate Running Mate Coalition Party Votes
Arita, Eric Mokua Mumma, Tom Ignatius FORD–People 4068
Kihoro, Wanyiri Odula, Odhiambo Independent 4539
Kidero, Evans Odhiambo Mueke, J. Mwangangi Cord Orange Democratic Movement 692483
Kisia, Philip Mwala Atito, Martin Onyango Cord Federal Party of Kenya 5162
Kobia, Geoffrey Thuku Wanjiku, Rose Anne Jubilee National Rainbow Coalition 5314
Mbaru, Jimnah Mwangi Ibrahim, Ahmed N/A Alliance Party of Kenya 52084
Muchumu, Joseph Mwangi Ochieng, Godfrey Kenya National Congress 1725
Mutinda, Richard Kavemba Nyangangali, Crispus Fwamba WDM-K 7490
Ngok, Alice Chepkirui Nyakundi, Elijah Wycliffe National Vision Party 3823
Waititu, Ferdinand Ndungu Achoki, Robin Manono Jubilee The National Alliance 617839

Opinion Polling

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Pollster Date Sample 1st 2nd 3rd Others
Ipsos Synovate 2 – 5 Feb 2013 870 Evans Kidero
40%		 Ferdinand Waititu
37%		 Jimnah Mbaru
10%		 Undecided 8%
Ipsos Synovate Dec 2012 – Margaret Wanjiru
29%		 Ferdinand Waititu
20%		 Evans Kidero
15%		 Jimnah Mbaru 11%

Prospective candidatures

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The following politicians made public their intentions to run but did not run or failed to obtain nominations in their preferred political parties:[4]

Gakuo and Muriuki failed in the TNA nominations while Wanjiru was barred by her party due to questions over the validity of her university degree.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Kenya to hold polls in March 2013, says elections body". The Citizen. 18 March 2012. Archived from the original on 5 July 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Nominated Candidates for the 4Th March, 2013 General Election". Archived from the original on 20 February 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  3. ^ a b "SHITANDA, WANJIRU OUT OVER DEGREES". The Standard. 18 January 2013. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Council staff back Gakuo's Nairobi political bid » Capital News". 26 November 2012.
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