Several big names in Ukambani politics were floored by newcomers in the August 8, 2017 General Elections.
The once famous politicians failed to win re-elections for various seats.
As the 2022 political campaigns continue to take shape, the politicians are said to be strategizing on how to make political comebacks.
Here are the Ukambani's political losers who might make comebacks in the next polls:
1. Kalembe Ndile
Kalembe Ndile lost the bid for Mavoko parliamentary seat in both 2013 and 2017 General Elections.
In the run up to the 2017 polls, Ndile dissolved his TIP TIP party to merge with Jubilee.
Ndile is likely to contest again for the same seat in 2022.
The former Kibwezi West MP who has been at war with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka seems to have cooled down and is said to be supporting the ex-Vice President's 2022 presidential bid.
2. Dr. Susan Musyoka
She lost her re-election for the Machakos Woman Representative's seat in 2017 polls.
Dr. Musyoka lost to Joyce Kamene of Wiper party.
She is said to be strategizing for a comeback in 2022 polls.
3. Joe Mutambu
Mutambu lost his re-election for the Mwingi Central parliamentary seat in 2017.
He is among Kalonzo’s close allies who abandoned Wiper Party and joined Jubilee.
The former MP recently bagged a state appointment and is likely to make a political comeback in 2022.
4. Wavinya Ndeti
The former Kathiani MP unsuccessfully contested the Machakos gubernatorial seat in both 2013 and 2017 polls.
Ndeti says she has not given up on politics.
She was recently named the chairperson of the Kenya Water Institute.
Ndeti is likely to contest for the same seat in 2022 General Elections.
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