"Nimekuja UDA" Joy And Jubilations Rocks Ruto's As Another Bigwig Joins Camp Ahead Of Nominations
Photo Courtesy; Deputy President William Ruto address a past UDA rally A report by the Star Newspaper has established that an aspirant who was vying for the Kericho Gubernatorial seat has quit the race and has now joined Dr Mutai of United Democratic Alliance Party as his running mate.
Kericho Leaders Attend the Burial of Thomas Arap Tobon in Belgut Constituency (Photos)
Mzee Kiprotich Arap Tobon who passed away on November 12 has been laid to rest at his home located in Kaplemeiwet village in Kapsuser ward. A number of Kericho leaders graced the sendoff of the retired police officer who has been described by his MP, Nelson Koech as an informed and witty senior citizen who served the country with dedication during his hay days.
Kericho Locals Shun Charles Keter Over Allegations of Employing Own Cousins in The Energy Docket
Immediate energy and petroleum cabinet secretary Charles Keter popularly known as 'transformer' among locals is facing it rough in pursuit for the Kericho gubernatorial seat after a section of voters labelled him a nepotist who only considered his relatives for job vacancies that arose in the energy docket which he was commanding for over four years.
Seven Facts About Former Teacher Dr Erick Mutai, the Man Shaping Kericho Gubernatorial Race
As the upcoming UDA party preliminaries draw closer, there is no doubt that Kericho county is set to host a heated gubernatorial contest as former university lecturer Dr Erick Mutai squares it out with a section of the county's political giants. As of now, Dr Mutai has been ranked as the frontrunner for the party's ticket which is expected to determine the current governor's successor following DP Ruto's lead popularity in the region.
Kericho Governor's Race: The Person Who Could be the next Kericho County Governor.
Kericho County is one of the counties that are located in the Rift Valley region and the county is dominated by the Kalenjin Community. In terms of politics, Kericho County is the political background of Deputy President William Ruto. As we approach the eargerly awaited August general elections, the race to succeed the outgoing governor Paul Chepkwony who is serving his last constitutional term has been taking the new shape.
The Four Strong Horses Seeking Kericho Governor Seat With UDA Party Ticket In Today's Nominations
It will be a battle of the Titans for the Kericho governorship as political heavyweights descend to the county to fight for the seat that is currently held by Paul Chepkwony who will be exiting this year after completing his two terms in office. Four aspirants want the seat with UDA party ticket.
Mutai Speaks After Winning UDA Ticket For Kericho Governor's Seat, Sends Ruto a Heartwarming Message
Kericho's Gubernatorial aspirant Erick Mutai is over the moon after winning the United Democratic Alliance UDA's ticket during Thursday's nominations to contest for the seat in the August elections. Mutai emerged top with 126,038 votes ahead of his close competitor, the former Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter who got 60,342 votes.
Residents of Litein, Kericho County Do a Fundraiser for Dr. Mutai for Him To Continue Campaigning
Dr. Erick Kipkoech Mutai and Charles Keter are the front runners for the much anticipated April 14, 2022 UDA nominations for Kericho County UDA ticket. Other potential aspirants in Kericho County Governor race are Engineer Fred Kirui, Lily Ng'ok, Professor Moses Sang among many other candidates.
Kericho County Warming Up To A 38 Year Old Lecturer Who Is Causing Keter And Others Sleepless Nights
The race to succeed Kericho governor Paul Chepkwony is heating up as four top aspirants have shown their interest in the seat. Chepkwony is almost done with his final term as governor and will be contesting for the senatorial seat according to reports. The governor has stated that he will not be endorsing anyone and would like the four to face off in the UDA nominations.
A Look at Charles Keter's Political Journey, How CS Role Dimmed Keter's Dominance in Kericho
Charles Keter who once was considered South rift Kingpin received a humiliation of his life after a new face in politics beat him pants down in the just concluded UDA nominations. Despite the dawn to dusk campaign rallies that was well funded, Charles Keter managed only half what Dr Mutai garnered.
Jubilation Once Again Rocks UDA As Another Powerful Leader Joins Ruto's Camp Ahead Of Nominations
The general election in 2022 is set to be a nail-biter. Several figures have expressed interest in succeeding President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is spending his second and final term in office. However, According to a report in the Star Newspaper, a candidate for the Kericho gubernatorial seat has dropped out and joined Dr Mutai of the United Democratic Alliance Party as his running mate.
Kericho Campaign Posters Are Defaced And Pulled Down By Vandals.
In Kericho County, hired vandals are damaging campaign materials for certain new candidates. Campaigns Supporters of competing candidates have recently destroyed or vandalized posters, pamphlets, banners, and even billboards. New entrants' materials, including those for governor, senator, MP, woman representative, and MCAs, are the most vandalized.
Kericho Governor Aspirant Dr. Mutai to be Deputized By His Close Competitor as Fresh Details Emerge
Photo courtesy of Charles Keter. Kericho politics has been very hot for the last few months after the former cabinet Minister Hon. Charles Keter resigned from the cabinet to contest for Kericho County gubernatorial seat. Keter has been allegedly pressurized to name his deputy candidate after his main rival, Dr. Mutai snatched and settle with Engineer Fred Kirui.
List of Counties And Positions Set To Experience Stiff Competition During UDA Nominations Today
UDA nominations are happening today. The exercise will take place across major UDA strongholds. That is Rift Valley and Central Kenya. There are some positions and counties likely to experience very stiff competition. They are as follows; 1.Kiambu Governor No consensus was reached here. The race will be between former Governor Waititu, Thika town lawmaker Wainaina Patrick and senator Kimani Wamatangi.
"Nimeingia UDA" Joy And Jubilations in Ruto's Camp as Another Leader Join them Ahead Of Nominations
The Star Newspaper reported that the aspiring candidate for governor Kericho had stopped the race and is now joining Dr. Mutai by the United Democratic Alliance Party as his counterpart. This means that engineer Fred Kirui is now a member of the United Democratic Alliance Party and will now be Dr. Mutai's running mate under the U.DA.