New candidate change equation for Kimilili parliamentary race

A new entrant in the race for Kimilili parliamentary seat held by Didmus Barasa has changed the equation.

The incumbent Mp has declared interest to go for gubernatorial seat.

Candidates who have declared interest for the seat would have to go back to the drawing board after entry of Fred Joshua Makokha.

Speaking as he launched his foundation,Mr.Makokha noted that the foundation will address challenges facing less fortunate families.

He enjoys considerable support from young people but it is not clear if this will translate into votes come election day.

He is campaigning on the platform of addressing it plus bursaries to avoid the current high school dropout rate.

He says if elected, he will help to empower the people using locally available resources.

The hopeful also intends to look beyond the Constituency Development Fund and raise more money as well as seek donor partnership in initiating poverty reduction projects.

Makokha has endeared himself to the residents by organising high-profile fund-raising meetings to aid poor university students and women’s groups.

Leading the pack of opponents is lawyer Bryan Khaemba, Masinde Nguti, Michael Koloboy and former school principal Patrick Wandili.