In the brutal world of politics, the story of little- know or rather inexperienced politicians have been rare, but out of 54 countries in Africa, Kenya is making strides in reversing this analogy.
Kenya’s 2022 General Election attracted a number of youthful politicians. Indeed as vote counting continues, political bigwigs failed to put up a good show to move the electorates, leaving the chance to youths who have been entrusted with the leadership mantle for the coming five times.
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At the age of 27 times, Muge came one of the youthful politicians in Kenya after being tagged the Nandi County Woman Representative on a United Democratic Alliance( UDA) party ticket.
She has been the youthful MCA in Kenya, having been tagged to represent Kilibwon Ward in Nandi County in 2017 as an independent at the age of 24.
Muge is a physical diary by profession and holds a masters degree in design planning operation and is presently a PhD pupil.
Linet Chepkorir
Chepkorir is presently the youthful Legislator in Kenya, aged 24 times. She amassed,775 votes to bottom her contender, Alice Migo, who got,171 votes. She has been tagged on a UDA ticket.
“ Thank you Bomet county for your inviting support all through my political trip.
“ I’ll deliver what I promised you during my juggernauts, ” marveled Chepkorir, more known as Toto.
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She’s a Bachelorette of Business Administration graduate from Chuka University in Meru County and will serve as Bomet County Woman Rep for the coming five times.
Abraham Osoi Orikai
Besides Toto, Orikai also falls on the list of youthful politicians in the country moment.
Orikai, aged 24 times, has been tagged the Member of County Assembly( MCA) for Matapato North, Kajiado County on a Wiper ticket. He’s an accountant by profession from KCA University.
Josses Lelmengit
Lemengit will also fall on the list of youthful politicians in the 13th Parliament, the position he’ll have to contend with seasoned and educated lawgivers for the coming five times.
He’s the MP- elect for Emgwen Constituency and was tagged on a UDA ticket. Lelmengit is a civil mastermind by profession and is aged 28.
Lelmengit trounced his main rival, Tecla Tum, after garnering,803 votes. Tum, who ran as an independent seeker got,194 votes.
“ Thank you Emgwen for taking me to serve you as your Member of Parliament. I’m recognized and lowered by your trust in me, ” Lelmengit stated after being declared winner.
“ The support is inconceivable, the believe in change and stopgap of a better Emgwen is real. You have done your part and I assure you I’ll do mine to deliver on my accreditation. God bless you and God bless Emgwen Constituency. ”
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