WHY SOME ASPIRANTS LOST IN THE CONCLUDED PRIMARIES

WHY SOME ASPIRANTS LOST IN THE CONCLUDED PRIMARIES.



1.Lack of funds
This was evident as some lacked basic campaign materials and when they did get ,it could not effectively serve the purpose.



2.Lack of strategic partnerships and linkages .
Campaign's do need some linkages with key stakeholders in the different facets of the intended jurisdiction ,but some aspirants never saw this need hence the failure to strike the emotions of the electorates.



3.Campaigning for other candidates.
This was a habit with majority of MCA aspirants who took their sweet time talking about senatorial and gubernatorial aspirants and leaving their campaigns in tatters.
This made some to be labelled as  spanner boys for other candidates .



4.Arrogance and know it all attitude .
This  was a bigger issue with first time politicians and the ones who enjoyed good rapport with the "king makers".This are the aspirants you could not advise and saw their idea as alpha and omega .They also were not conversant with the needs of the electorates and imagined the problems facing the constitients without trying to find out if it was the correct version.




5.Lack of contingency planning.
When faced with a challenge ,the aspirant could use the same method to try and solve it which led to failure .


6.Cronies in the campaign teams and strategic teams.
This was the biggest undoing to all aspirants who failed .
Some had their girlfriend's and boyfriends in the strategic committees which had the backlash of seeing everything as "normal"
Instead of investing in setting of proper teams ,a shortcut was divised to solve the shortfall.
Campaign's are expensive to support and it was better to avoid such arrangements than have a "useless " one.



7.No development records.
This was major issue to incumbents .Some struggled to explain what they did in the 4 years and resorted to bluffing when narrowed down.



8.bursaries
This is what made most incumbents to loose their seats.
It was alleged that children from poor backgrounds got around 2k to 3k in bursaries but those from rich and affluent families got around 30-40k in bursaries.
Another issue was applicants who were not from the GEMA communities had their names on the the list of beneficiaries but no cheques to support it.When asked ,most MCA 's alleged that it was an error during the selection process and that it would be rectified "next time".
Another case,it was alleged t that an MCA  demanded for conjugal "rites" inorder to issue the cheques.The reports were however not verified .



9.alienating the youths .
For incumbents ,immediately they got elected ,they saw the youths as a nagging lot and avoided them like plagues .The youths also reciprocated in kind during the nominations.



10.comfort zone attitudes "kura yangu ni yako,you are  the leading candidate ,nani kama wewe,.....tosha "
These terms made some aspirants fall into the comfort zone trap and saw their bids as a success already ,not knowing what was awaiting them .



These are lessons that should be learnt by aspirants ,do your best during campaigns and wait for the verdict but don't wait for the fake endorsements then  regret after the polls

Breaking; JUBILEE PARTY DISMISS NAKURU GOVERNOR APPEAL

An appeal filed by Nakuru County Governor KM against the nominee Hon Lee Kinyanjui has been dismissed by the party's appeals board.

Governor Mbugua had filled an appeal at the party citing massive irregularities in some parts on Nakuru county.

According to some close allies, Mbugua is scheduled to have a meeting next week with all Nakuru county aspirants who did not secure various  position they vied for, a meeting which he will ' entice ' them and get support in return.

If he will not clinch the top on August 8th, Mbugua will be a first time governor.

My Agenda to the people of Solai Ward

May I present to you my Agenda to the people of Solai.

WATER;
When I say am passionate, the pursuit for clean and safe water for Solai is one of the ideas that am really passionate about. I will lobby and ensure increased access to clean and safe water in every village #MajiSafi4MaishaBora

ROADS;
As a priority I will ensure all interior roads even at village level are well maintained in all parts of Solai.
Good roads will increase access to our ward making it more attractive to to investors and increase the value of our land and property as well as farm produce. #BetterRoads4ProsperousSolai

EDUCATION;
I believe in our generation the best inheritance we can give our children is good education. I intend to give education the attention and resources it deserves within the ward using the county funds. Will ensure fare distribution of bursaries and sponsor talented students participate in regional and national
events. I will lobby for full scholarshis to needy students so they can attend university and tertiary institutions to realize their dreams.

HEALTH;
As a role ,I will ensure our health systems are adequate funded thus we will have enough facilities, health clinics, dispensaries and mobile unit. Ensure they are  are well serviced and functioning, adequate drug stock.
I will focus on maternal health and by this we will have maternity services in our health centres.
I will try my level best to ensure that each location has at least one health facility. #QualityHealth4HealthySolai.

YOUTH;
Solai population is heavily dominated by youthful population. Our youths are disenfranchised, marginalized and neglected.
I will set up and an empowerment programme whose goals and objectives will be to nature a responsible, focused so as to play an effective and substantive role and defend our national values;peace love and unity. The empowerment programme will include among others mentorship and counselling, life skills training, sports,creative art and music,It training in schools. #YouthEmpowerment4Solai.
AGRICULTURE;
My leadership will ensure that  we transfer agriculture into agribusiness from the current low  income earning models within the ward,I will ensure farmers receive adequate training on new farming technologies, have access to better seed quality, information and finance to support their agri business farms.
Some parts of Solai especially lower solai region are marked as a semi arid region, by this I will table a bill to the county assembly and lobby for county government assistance in providing farmers with Free seeds,fertilizer and any other help so as to maintain food security of our region.
#KilimoBiashara4Solai

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES& ELDERLY;
These special group of people require special attention but unfortunately they haven't benefited adequate support from successful leadership.
I intend to invest a great deal of resources in attending to the unique and special needs of these people that are tailored to a specific group of people depending on their challenges.
I intend to work closely with charity organizations, churches and government in making these plans a reality to all pwds within Solai.
In 2015 I started mapping PWDS and working close with them.
I have donated several clutches and wheelchairs within our ward. I urge Solai residents to support my bid for MCA seat and through your vote we shall see our elderly and disabled persons will feel as part of our community and not otherwise.
#Solai4Wazee; #SaidiaMlemavu

WOMEN;
Women have increased a strong pillar in our community and society at large .
I will agitate for more funding of women empowerment and financial support programme by the county and national government to support women in trade, business, employment, agribusiness and social enterprise.
I will ensure adequate training on financial literacy and planning, business management , life skills as well as have easy access to financial institutions to finance their business , farms and other profitable economic activities that they engage in.
#WezeshaMama2WezeshaJamii.

Sambaza Maendeleo to your friends, neighborhood and family.

Tell a friend to tell a friend that it's Kelvin Waweru 4 MCA Solai.
 #KelvinWillNeverDisappoint  #AndKelvinNeverDisappoints

Solai MCA aspirant wants opponents to observe peace in campaigns

Solai MCA hopeful kelvin Waweru has called on residents of the region to maintain law and order during this campaign period and not allow themselves to be used to perpetrate violence.

The aspirant addressed the residents and members of the media at KFA, where he cautioned young people in particular to champion peace during the campaigning for August 8 general elections.

The larger Solai region has witnessed a spike in verbal violence in recent months, and Mr Waweru, who is a Nakuru-based journalist and security expert, said the people should be allowed to choose their leaders freely without the threat of violence. He urged his political opponents including the incumbent to desist from using decisive words that can trigger violence.

The aspirant castigated President Uhuru Kenyatta for engaging in verbal altercations with opposition governors, saying the president was lowering the dignity of his office. "We have seen some reckless remarks made by the president in Turkana and Mombasa counties and call on him to lead by example because his remarks can tear our nation apart".

Mr Waweru, who is running for the seat on a Jubilee party ticket, also called on cabinet secretaries responsible for agriculture and emergencies to step in and save vulnerable families during the current drought situation hitting the country.

Stop Seducing me politically; Mututho Running mate warns Outgoing DG Rutto

Hon Mututho running mate has accused Nakuru deputy Governor Joseph Rutto for meddling with Hon Mututho politics.

Maureen Chebet has told Rutto to keep a distance from her life.


Addressing Nakuru county bloggers at Jomec, Rutto is accused of calling Hon Mututho running mate at odd hours on basis of political seat negotiations.

"I want you to first secure your seat at Kinuthia government since it has been taken away by Kisendany. You are the cause of failure in our county" warned Chebet.

At the same time, Chebet has encouraged Nakuru county residents to take votes so as to send Kinuthia Mbugua home come April 20th during Jubilee party Nomination.

Nakuru county Governor Kinuthia is also accused of being biased in his government for not empowering the youth in his tenure.

Nakuru governor admits he was heckled; Slamms opponents

NAKURU GOVERNOR KINUTHIA MBUGUA HAS ADMITTED HE WAS HECKLED YESTERDAY. HE HAS SLAMMED AT HIS OPPONENTS FOR WHAT HE TERMED IS POOR POLITICS OF HIRING GOONS TO INTERFERE WITH THE VISIT BY HECKLING LEADERS.

ADDRESSING BUSINESS PEOPLE ON FRIDAY WHEN HE OFFICIALLY OPENED THE MASHAMBANI BUS TERMINUS WHICH WAS UNDER RENOVATION, GOVERNOR MBUGUA SLAMMED AT HIS OPPONENTS FOR HIRING GOONS WHO TRIED TO HECKLE HIM DURING THE THURSDAY DP’S TOUR TO NAKURU.

MBUGUA SAID HE HAD RECEIVED INFORMATION OF HIS OPPONENTS IN THE GUBERNATORIAL SEAT PLANS TO MESS UP THE WHOLE VISIT BUT THEY (OPPONENTS) DID NOT SUCCEED.

“I HAVE MANY ENEMIES AND EVEN YESTERDAY THEY TRIED TO PLAN TO INTERFERE WITH THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT’S TOUR TO NAKURU BUT I HAD INFORMATION THAT THEY HAD BEEN PAID” SAID MBUGUA.

MBUGUA ALSO TOOK AN ISSUE WITH THE MEDIA FOR MISREPORTING ON THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT’S VISIT TO NAKURU ON THURSDAY.

MEDIA IN NAKURU REPORTED THAT THE GOVERNOR WAS HECKLED BEFORE THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT AN ISSUE THAT DID NOT GO WELL WITH MBUGUA.

“THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT WAS HERE ALL THE WAY FROM KIPTAGICH TO NAKURU TOWN, THERE WAS NO CONFRONTATION YET THE MEDIA IS WRITING SOME INFORMATION THAT IS NOT TRUE. WE KNOW WE HAVE ENEMIES BUT THEY CANNOT BE MORE THAN THE FRIENDS WE HAVE” HE SAID.

HIS SENTIMENTS WERE ECHOED BY BIASHARA WARD MCA STEPHEN KURIA WHO URGED RESIDENTS OF NAKURU TO SHUN LEADERS WHO ARE OUT TO DIVIDE THEM ON POLITICAL LINES.

THE OPENING CEREMONY OF MASHAMBANI BUS TERMINUS WHICH HAS UNDERGONE RENOVATION AT A COST OF 12.5 MILLION SHILLINGS WAS ALSO ATTENDED BY NAKURU CEC FOR ROADS ENGINEER JOEL KAIRU AND NOMINATED MCA ROSEMARY KAMAU.

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Jubilee MP attempts Suicide

An MP is fighting for her life in hospital after she took poison

Baringo women rep Grace Kiptui is reported to have taken poison on sunday after she was heckled in kabaranet.

“She was very frustrated and decided to take poison,” said a source

It is understood that Kiptui has attempted suicide before.