By Margaret Otieno
Long-term resident and Kibera businessman Elijah Abusa Nyamwamu is the latest entrant to the Kibera Parliamentary seat that fell vacant following Ken Okoth’s death early in the month.
Hon Abusa, an Economist who lecturers at a university has operated a fleet of matatus, plying the Kibera route since 2004 and has lived in Kibera for more than 20 years.
Although it is not yet clear which party he will use as his vehicle, experts say he controls a considerable vote Bloc of Abagusii, Luhyia, Kikuyu and it is believed he seems to capitalise on the eventual fall out of the ODM nominations that may split the Luo vote. Luo voters are considered the majority.
The by-election will be held on December 7.
Elijah has worked with the youth of Kibera in his Matatu business where he has directly and indirectly employed more than 200 young men and women.
Among the aspirants Abusa will face includes;
1.Imran Okoth (Late Ken Okoth’s PA).
2.Eliud Owalo (Former Raila campaign Manager 2013).
3.Owino Katieno (former MCA Sarang’ombe Ward)
4.Kennedy Odede(CEO SHOFCO)
5.Elizabeth Ongoro(Former Mp Ruaraka)
6.Irshad Zuma( Former Mp Embakasi South)
7.Edwin Sifuna (SG ODM)
8.Catherine Okoth (Nominated MCA)
9.Ochieng Jera( ODM Vice Chair Nairobi County)
10. David Oyola (Former NASA campaign Consultant)
11.Keta Onyango (former Raila PA).
12.Paul Obia (ODM Chair Woodley Ward)
13.Bobby Okoth ( Ken Okoth’s real brother based in US. Imran is step brother)
14.Akothee Boss Lady ( Celebrated artist).
15.Shafi Weru (Radio Presenter)
16. Ochieng Obama
17.Benson Musungu (ODM National Director of Youth)
18.Khadija Akush
19.George Jowi
20. Sigar Agumba
21. Milla Otieno
22.Gore Muhammed
23. Almin Noor
24.Salim Chuvwi Kabaras.
25.Malasini Aisha
26.Opondo Ken
27. Faiz Ochieng.
28. Chris Darlin ( Reggae DJ)
29. Dtr Owiti Owayo
30. Abuya Abuya
Anonymous says
DO THESE CANDIDATES LIVE IN KIBERA OR ARE THEY JUST HYENAS WHO WANT TO BE THE SLUM LORDS PREYING ON AND CONTROLLING THE POOR SLUM DWELLERS??
Anonymous says
Arrest KRA officers who forcifully raped Mrs Karanja of Keroche when arresting her and inside cells! These Primitive and lawless officers must be held responsible for their deeds hence not above the law!They also molested Mr Humprey Kariuki ! Who are they serving Hence this has nothing to do with economical sabotage of failing to pay taxes? Jubilee govt must Answer!
Anonymous says
KIBIRA PEOPLE HAVE POWERS TO ELECT ONE OF THERE OWN.
Anonymous says
IF KENYA IS NOT A DICTATORSHIP OLIGARCHY, THE FILTHY RICH KENYAN ELITE VULTURES OR THEIR HAND-PICKED SURROGATES (APPOINTEES) must not be allowed to represents KIBERA SLUM CITIZENS in the Kenyan Parliament!
There are very smart poor Kenyan who live inside the SLUMS and understands better the needs of these slum dwellers than outsiders coming in there to DICTATE and exploit the their situation with COLORFUL POLITICAL RHETORIC! These outsiders aims are to control, exploit or sellout these unfortunate Kenyan citizens!!
Anonymous says
Correction!!!
IF KENYA IS A DICTATORSHIP OLIGARCHY, THE FILTHY RICH KENYAN ELITE VULTURES OR THEIR HAND-PICKED SURROGATES (APPOINTEES) must not be allowed to represent KIBERA SLUM CITIZENS in the Kenyan Parliament!