Former Nairobi Senatorial hopeful Karen Nyamu and outgoing Murang’a woman representative Sabina Chege are among officials and party loyalties who have secured nominations slots to the National Assembly and Senate.
Nyamu features on the list of women who have been nominated to the Senate under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) while Chege has been nominated to the August House by the Jubilee Party.
In April Sabina announced that she was not going to run for any elective seat.
“I'm grateful to serve the Murang’a people as the pioneer woman representative under the new dispensation of the Constitution. It has been an honor, an opportunity to grow in leadership, serving with dignity and humility,” she remarked.
ODM National chairperson John Badi who shelved his gubernatorial bid in the August General election has been nominated to the National Assembly, as UDA Secretary-General Veronica Maina heads to the Senate.
Former Sol Generation Signee Crystal Asige has officially been gazetted as a senator- representing persons living with disabilities.
The singer has been was nominated by the Orange Democratic Moverment (ODM) while United Democratic Alliance (UDA) nominated George Mungai Mbugua as the male representative for persons with disabilities.
On July 28, Asige sent a message of appreciation to ODM Party leader Raila Odinga for nominating her to the Senate.
“This week Hon. Raila Odinga chose to leave no Kenyan behind - no matter their ability or disability. I consider this Senate nomination by Baba and ODM to be an honour and count this as a win for the communities I represent. A win for Persons with Disabilities, a win for women, and a win for the youth in Kenya,” Crystal Asige wrote.
Full List women nominated to the Senate
- Veronica Waheti Nduati
- Roselinda Soipan Tuya
- Miraj Abdillahi Abdulrahman
- Gloria Magoma Orwoba
- Joyce Chepkoech Korir
- Nyamu Karen Njeri
- Peris Pesi Tobiko
- Maureen Tabitha Mutinda
- Catherine Muyeka Mumma
- Beatrice Akinyi Oyomo
- Hamida Ali Kibwana
- Betty Batuli Montet
- Beth Kalunda Syengo
- Margaret Jepkoech Kamar
- Mariam Sheikh Omar
- Shakila Abdalla Mohamed
Members nominated to Senate to Represent the Youth
- Hezena M. Lemaletian
- Raphael Chimera Mwinzagu
Members nominated to the National Assembly
- Jackson Kipkemoi Kosgei
- Teresia Wanjiru Mwangi
- Abdisirat Khalif Ali
- Dorothy Muthoni Ikiara
- Joseph Wainaina Iraya
- Irene Nyakerario
- John Mbadi Ngongo
- Umulkher Harun Mohamed
- Joseph Hamisi Denar
- Sabina Wanjiru Chege
- Suleka Hulbale Harun
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