[Machakos Women Representative hopeful Agnes Kavinda. She has expressed confidence in winning the seat during the August polls. Courtesy: The Standard]

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Machakos senator Johnstone Muthama's first wife Agnes Kavindu has been confirmed Jubilee Party's candidate for the Machakos Women Representative seat.

Speaking on Monday shortly after receiving her certificate, Kavindu exuded confidence in winning the seat.

She further stated that she was ready to represent the interest of the county's women and special groups at the National Assembly.

“I want to thank the Jubilee team for giving me this opportunity. I promise to deliver in Jesus name. I am grateful to Jubilee Party for choosing women and standing with them and I know the women of Machakos will stand with me,” she noted.

Kavinda will face off with the incumbent women representative Susan Musyoka (Independent), Jane Cosmas Ndeti (CCU), Rita Ndunge (Independent), Joyce Kamene (Wiper) and Maendeleo Chap Chap's Francisca Mutinda.