MAUREEN WARUINGE ENTERTAINMENT JOURNALIST

27 August 2022

• Most of the successful individuals are MCAs.

• They were declared winners at their tallying centers.

Mpasho has compiled a list of Kenyans voted into various posts who are physically challenged. They are below;

1. Andrew Omwende

The newly elected Sigomere ward MCA was born without legs. In the August 9 vote, Andrew floored 4 contenders to be announced the winner of the Sigomere Ward in Siaya county.

This is Andrew Omwende's second time as an elected politician. The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC)@NGECKenya said at the time;

"CONGRATULATIONS Hon ANDREW OMWENDE on your election as the MEMBER OF COUNTY ASSEMBLY (MCA), Sigomere Ward, Siaya County."

Omwende told K24 that he doesn't wait for handouts, timely advice that has befitted him.

The MCA added that his journey has not been easy and he has tried to discourage pity from people

"Kwa life eyangu najaribu ku discourage hii mambo ya kupea, mtu anakupatia "He encoryaged those born with disabilitie to use opportunties "kua na agenda ukiwa na agenda wananchi watakupea nafasi. Lakini kama huna agenda wananchi hawata kuskiza."

His political mentor is Tim Wanyonyi.

3. Rose Museo

Rose is the only woman who was elected MCA in Kitui county and defeated 11 men who were competing with her. Again UDP(K) told Kenyans.

"CONGRATULATIONS Hon ROSE MUSEO,@KKedipa Member, on your election as the Makueni County Women Representative. This acts to amplify the voices of persons with Disabilities in the decision-making space. #thedisabilityvote2022."

4. Tim Wanyonyi

The second time politician has been re-elected to continue with his good work. UPD(K) wrote,

"Congratulations Hon. Tim Wanyonyi, the Chairman of @KKedipa, for your re-election as Westlands Member of National Assembly (MP). This re-election serves to accelerate our concerted efforts toward realization of our collective vision of Disability Inclusion #thedisabilityvote2022."

5. Martin Wanyonyi

The newly elected politician of Ford Kenya has become the first person with albinism to be elected through the ballot in Kenya

UPD(K) wrote,

"We congratulate Martin Wanyonyi, Webuye East Mp Elect for the win and all other aspirants with Disabilities who participated in the Electoral Process. This is clear evidence that with reasonable Accommodation we can participate on an equal basis as others #thedisabilityvote2022"

Wanyonyi while accepting his certificate added,

“This election is historic because it’s the first time that a person with albinism has been elected through the vote. I want to assure the people of Webuye East that I will deliver on my promises,” stated Wanyonyi.