When TNA Party unexpectedly nominated her to the Senate in 2013, it was widely expected that former radio queen, Joy Gwendo was headed to political greatness. However, 5 years later, the former lawmaker is finding herself in a battle to save her career. So, what happened?
Her tenure in Parliament came with its fair share of controversies and at one point, the party had threatened to take a disciplinary action against her for allegedly being an 'ODM mole'
Then came 2017. Keen to take her political career to the next level, the Senator decided to throw herself into the ring to face off with veterans in the battle for Kisumu East MP. However, her choice of Jubilee Party in an ODM-dominated county handicapped her quest to clinch the seat that saw incumbent, Shakeel Shabir retain the position while vying as an independent candidate.
Though she had lost the battle, the courageous Gwendo has sent a bold statement that she has a future in Kisumu if she plays her cards well.
Recently charged with allegations of fraud and abuse of public office, is her political career at risk as a result of damaged reputation? And having failed to land any government position so far, the next four years will shape up her political trajectory.
Failure to lay down strategies to reinvent her dwindling political journey may see her consigned into political dustbins. And if possible, she may be forced to 'cross over' to the other side.
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