2013 Nairobi local elections
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] 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]
Candidates
| Candidate | Running Mate | Coalition | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita, Eric Mokua | Mumma, Tom Ignatius | FORD-P | 4068 | |
| Kihoro, Wanyiri | Odula, Odhiambo | Ind | 4539 | |
| Kidero, Evans Odhiambo | Mueke, J. Mwangangi | Cord | ODM | 692483 |
| Kisia, Philip Mwala | Atito, Martin Onyango | Cord | FPK | 5162 |
| Kobia, Geoffrey Thuku | Wanjiku, Rose Anne | Jubilee | NARC | 5314 |
| Mbaru, Jimnah Mwangi | Ibrahim, Ahmed | N/A | APK | 52084 |
| Muchumu, Joseph Mwangi | Ochieng, Godfrey | KNC | 1725 | |
| Mutinda, Richard Kavemba | Nyangangali, Crispus Fwamba | WDM-K | 7490 | |
| Ngok, Alice Chepkirui | Nyakundi, Elijah Wycliffe | NVP | 3823 | |
| Waititu, Ferdinand Ndungu | Achoki, Robin Manono | Jubilee | TNA | 617839 |
Opinion Polling
| 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% |
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 himas the County executive in charge of roads. [4][5]
Wanyiri Kihoro
Wanyiri Kihoro is a land economist and an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.[6]
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.,[7][8]
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 postion six in the 2013 elections[9]
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.[10]
Joseph Mwangi Muchumu
Richard Kavemba Mutinda
Alice Chepkirui Ngok
Ferdinand Waititu
Please see here Ferdinand Waititu's Wikipedia entry.
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:[11]
- 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
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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/
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/EvansKidero
- ^ http://www.myaspirantmyleader.com/govornership/nairobi-county.html?id=254
- ^ http://elections.nation.co.ke/Counties/Philip-Kisia/-/1631946/1672244/-/5fnd27z/-/index.html
- ^ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeff-Kobia-for-Nairobi-Governor-2013/287983394656857
- ^ http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2012/11/council-staff-back-gakuos-nairobi-political-bid/
