Former Kibwezi West MP Kalembe Ndile is among several Kamba politicians who are languishing in the political cold.

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Kalembe has been in the political cold since 2013, his attempt for a comeback has not been successful.

The former MP lost bid for the Mavoko parliamentary seat in the 2017 general election despite having folded his TIP TIP party to join Jubilee.

Ndile, however, says he will not quit politics and has even hinted on contesting for a top seat in Machakos in 2022.

Here are powerful positions Ndile once held in the society:

1. Former Kitui West MP

Ndile joined active politics in 2002 and was elected Kitui West MP on NARC ticket in the 2002 general election.

Ndile retained his seat in the hotly contested 2007 general election.

In 2013 and 2017 general election, Ndile unsuccessfully contested for the Mavoko Parliamentary seat.

2. Chairperson TIP TIP Party

 In the run-up to the 2013 general election, Ndile formed his TIP TIP Party.

He was the party’s chairperson until when he dissolved it to merge with Jubilee Party in 2017.

3. Assistant Minister 

In 2008 under the coalition government, Ndile was appointed as Tourism and Wildlife Assistant Minister. He served in the position until 2012.

4. Executive director- Nguluwa Ngao Center 

Ndile once served as the executive director for Nguluwa Ngao center, a human rights-based organization. 

5. Programs officer- Makueni Paralegal Coordinating Agency 

In 1997, Ndile was employed as the programs officer of the Makueni Paralegal Coordinating Agency. He served in the position until the year 2002 when he ventured into politics.

6. Treasurer- Makueni Catholic Parish 

Ndile served as the Treasure in the Parish between 1996 and 1997.

7. Chairperson- Makueni County Council 

The former MP served in the position between 1994 and 1996.

8. Officer messenger 

Ndile once worked as an office messenger for a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Makueni between 1984 and 1988.

The former MP, a critic of Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka says he still has interests in active politics.

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