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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]].<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> |
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]].<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> |
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===Wanyiri Kihoro=== |
===Wanyiri Kihoro=== |
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Wanyiri Kihoro is a land economist and an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.<ref>http://wanyirikihoro.com/</ref> |
Wanyiri Kihoro is a land economist and an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.<ref>http://wanyirikihoro.com/</ref> |
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==Prospective candidatures== |
==Prospective candidatures== |
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Revision as of 14:58, 3 March 2013
The 2013 gubernatorial elections for Nairobi will be held on 4 March 2013.[1] Under the new constitution, which was passed during the 2010 referendum, the 2013 general election will be the first where there would be election of County governors and their deputies for the 47 newly created counties. They will also be the first general elections run by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) which has released the official list of candidates.[2] Whille it is not necessary to hold a degree to become e.g. president of the united states, a degree of a university recognized in Kenya is necessary to run for a gubernator seat. [3]
Candidates
| Candidate | Running Mate | Coalition | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Mokua Arita | Tom Ignatius Mumma | FORD-P | -- | |
| Wanyiri Kihoro | Odhiambo Odula | Ind | -- | |
| Evans Odhiambo Kidero | J. Mwangangi Mueke | Cord | ODM | -- |
| Philip Mwala Kisia | Martin Onyango Atito | Cord | FPK | -- |
| Geoffrey Thuku Kobia | Rose Anne Wanjiku | NARC | -- | |
| Jimnah Mwangi Mbaru | Ahmed Ibrahim | N/A | APK | -- |
| Joseph Mwangi Muchumu | Godfrey Ochieng | KNC | -- | |
| Richard Kavemba Mutinda | Crispus Fwamba Nyangangali | WDM-K | -- | |
| Alice Chepkirui Ngok | Elijah Wycliffe Nyakundi | NVP | -- | |
| Ferdinand Ndungu Waititu | Robin Manono Achoki | Jubilee | TNA | -- |
Opinion Polling
| Pollster | Date | Sample | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipsos Synovate | Feb 2 - Feb 5 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% |
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.[4][5]
Wanyiri Kihoro
Wanyiri Kihoro is a land economist and an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.[6]
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:[7]
- John Gakuo Former Town Clerk, City Council of Nairobi
- Timothy Muriuki
- Margaret Wanjiru MP for 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. [3]
Political Parties
References
- ^ "Kenya to hold polls in March 2013, says elections body". The Citizen. 18 March 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- ^ http://iebc.or.ke/index.php/media-center/press-releases/item/nominated-candidates-for-the-4th-march-2013?category_id=7
- ^ a b "SHITANDA, WANJIRU OUT OVER DEGREES". The Standard. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ^ eric mokua arita
- ^ [nominated candidates
- ^ http://wanyirikihoro.com/
- ^ http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2012/11/council-staff-back-gakuos-nairobi-political-bid/
