As the 2017 elections draw nigh, aspirants are readying themselves to vie for whatever seat is on offer by their preferred parties.
On Wednesday, the ODM party headquarters in Nairobi was abuzz with activity after one of its aspirants, Geoffrey Ochieng, submitted his application forms to vie for MCA for the Oruba-Ragana ward in Migori County.
But Dr Ochieng’ is no ordinary politician. According to the Nation, he is a medical doctor.
What was most striking about him is his height; he’s just two feet tall.
And when he presented his papers, he attracted a huge crowd at Orange House who wanted to see him.
“He has caused an excitement. He is the newest sensation in the country's politics. He is TWO FEET tall. Geoffrey Ochieng, an MCA aspirant in Migori County. He visited ODM headquarters with a lot of excitement and anxiety," said ODM director of communications Philip Etale on his Facebook post.
"He attracted big crowds who just came to see him. And he received a standing ovation shortly after submitting his application forms to the National Elections Board,” he added.
He is up to the task and ready to take on his able opponents, said Etale.