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'''Mohammed Abduba Dida''' (born 1974) is a [[Kenyan]] teacher who vied for the country's presidency in the [[2013 Kenyan presidential election|2013 General Election]] on an [[Alliance for Real Change (Kenya)|Alliance of Real Change]] party ticket.<ref>{{cite news|title=IEBC clears eight for State House race|url=http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000076265&story_title=Politics:%20IEBC%20clears%20eight%20for%20State%20House%20race|accessdate=5 February 2013|newspaper=The Standard|date=31 January 2013}}</ref> Dida ran again in the [[2017 Kenyan general election|2017 General Election]], conceding hours before the election was called in favour of the incumbent; President [[Uhuru Kenyatta]], but at the same time calling into question the integrity of the election and the conduct of the two main political parties; [[Jubilee Party of Kenya|Jubilee]] and [[National Super Alliance|Nasa]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Kenya NTV|title=Disqualify Jubilee and Nasa for tampering with election, Dida tells IEBC|date=2017-08-11|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrhPBK258Wk|accessdate=2017-09-07}}</ref> |
'''Mohammed Abduba Dida''' (born 1974) is a [[Kenyan]] teacher who vied for the country's presidency in the [[2013 Kenyan presidential election|2013 General Election]] on an [[Alliance for Real Change (Kenya)|Alliance of Real Change]] party ticket.<ref>{{cite news|title=IEBC clears eight for State House race|url=http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000076265&story_title=Politics:%20IEBC%20clears%20eight%20for%20State%20House%20race|accessdate=5 February 2013|newspaper=The Standard|date=31 January 2013}}</ref> Dida ran again in the [[2017 Kenyan general election|2017 General Election]], conceding hours before the election was called in favour of the incumbent; President [[Uhuru Kenyatta]], but at the same time calling into question the integrity of the election and the conduct of the two main political parties; [[Jubilee Party of Kenya|Jubilee]] and [[National Super Alliance|Nasa]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Kenya NTV|title=Disqualify Jubilee and Nasa for tampering with election, Dida tells IEBC|date=2017-08-11|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrhPBK258Wk|accessdate=2017-09-07}}</ref> |
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Dida was not well known prior to his presentation of papers to the [[Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission|IEBC]].<ref name=DidaSays>{{cite news|title=Dida says he is agent of change and morality|url=http://elections.nation.co.ke/news/Diba-says-he-is--agent-of-change-and-morality/-/1631868/1682948/-/xutx6k/-/index.html|accessdate=5 February 2013|newspaper=Daily Nation|date=3 February 2013}}</ref> He previously taught English Literature and Religion at [[Lenana School]] and [[Dadaab|Daadab]] Secondary School at the refugee camp.<ref name=DidaSays /> In 2013, Dida garnered 52,848 votes representing 0.43% of the popular vote. |
Dida was not well known prior to his presentation of papers to the [[Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission|IEBC]].<ref name=DidaSays>{{cite news|title=Dida says he is agent of change and morality|url=http://elections.nation.co.ke/news/Diba-says-he-is--agent-of-change-and-morality/-/1631868/1682948/-/xutx6k/-/index.html|accessdate=5 February 2013|newspaper=Daily Nation|date=3 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130204204709/http://elections.nation.co.ke/news/Diba-says-he-is--agent-of-change-and-morality/-/1631868/1682948/-/xutx6k/-/index.html|archive-date=4 February 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> He previously taught English Literature and Religion at [[Lenana School]] and [[Dadaab|Daadab]] Secondary School at the refugee camp.<ref name=DidaSays /> In 2013, Dida garnered 52,848 votes representing 0.43% of the popular vote. |
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He has been incarcerated at Big Muddy River Correctional Center since 2022 serving 7 year sentence after being found guilty of stalking and intimidation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mwango Capital on X |url=https://x.com/MwangoCapital/status/1833235490885275772?t=-ZraeXW5yPMqhnm1dbKQfQ&s=19}}</ref> |
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*[http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000077555&story_title=Kenya-Why-Dida-%E2%80%98President%E2%80%99-was-the-star Why Dida ‘President’ was the star] |
*[http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000077555&story_title=Kenya-Why-Dida-%E2%80%98President%E2%80%99-was-the-star Why Dida ‘President’ was the star] |
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Latest revision as of 05:48, 10 September 2024
Mohammed Abduba Dida | |
|---|---|
| Alliance for Real Change candidate for President of Kenya | |
| Running mate | Joshua Odongo |
| Opponent | Seven |
| Incumbent | Mwai Kibaki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1974 (age 50–51) Wajir District |
| Citizenship | Kenyan |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Political party | ARC |
| Spouse(s) | Amina Estail Rukia |
| Relations | 3 |
| Children | 12 |
| Residence | south c Estate |
| Alma mater | Kenyatta University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Profession | Teacher |
Mohammed Abduba Dida (born 1974) is a Kenyan teacher who vied for the country's presidency in the 2013 General Election on an Alliance of Real Change party ticket.[1] Dida ran again in the 2017 General Election, conceding hours before the election was called in favour of the incumbent; President Uhuru Kenyatta, but at the same time calling into question the integrity of the election and the conduct of the two main political parties; Jubilee and Nasa.[2]
Dida was not well known prior to his presentation of papers to the IEBC.[3] He previously taught English Literature and Religion at Lenana School and Daadab Secondary School at the refugee camp.[3] In 2013, Dida garnered 52,848 votes representing 0.43% of the popular vote.
He has been incarcerated at Big Muddy River Correctional Center since 2022 serving 7 year sentence after being found guilty of stalking and intimidation.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "IEBC clears eight for State House race". The Standard. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
- ^ Kenya NTV (11 August 2017), Disqualify Jubilee and Nasa for tampering with election, Dida tells IEBC, retrieved 7 September 2017
- ^ a b "Dida says he is agent of change and morality". Daily Nation. 3 February 2013. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
- ^ "Mwango Capital on X".
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