ODM politician Hezron Okiki has declared interest in the Nakuru Town West parliamentary seat come 2022.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Yetu on Friday evening, Okiki said he is ready to vie for the seat.
“I declare with power that I will be vying for the Nakuru Town West Parliamentary seat in 2022,” he said.
He argued that there are many areas in Nakuru West that he feels need more sober leadership in order to address the challenges facing constituents.
When asked what he will do different from the sitting MP, Okiki was categorical that he will push for legislation that will see the people of Nakuru benefit.
“Legislation at the National level will help address the challenges. The current MP has sponsored no Bill as far as Nakuru West is concerned. I will be sponsoring Bills to help address the challenges facing the area.” said Okiki.
He added that an MP can push for legislation to have more level four hospitals at the grassroots.
Okiki further slammed leaders who have been operating with goons in Nakuru. According to the ODM politician, when a leader who operates with goons meets with another leader who operates with goons then the citizens are the ones who suffer as lives are lost.
He appealed to leaders to exercise mature politics and accept criticism without being violent.
“We need mature politics that focuses on transforming the lives of the common citizens who pay tax. Leaders should accept criticism,” said Okiki.
On the ongoing debate of Nakuru becoming a city, the politician is of the view that there are requirements that need to be met.
“I support Nakuru becoming a city but as it stands now we still have requirements that are yet to be met,” he said.