The widow of the late Former Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze, Edith (C) at a past function [Photo.capitalfm.co.ke]
The widow of the late Former Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze, Edith yet to publicly declare an interest in by-election despite a section of Wiper leaders backing her for the post.
According to Capital FM, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has asked different political parties to submit names of their candidates on or before 10th January.
“Each political party intending to participate in the Kitui West by-election shall submit the names of the persons contesting in a party primary and the date of the party primary on or before 10th January, 2018,” read the post by the IEBC, as quoted by the local daily.
Several leaders from Kitui has endorsed Edith to defend her late husband’s seat but she has decided to keep quiet. Another side has, however, objected the endorsement of Edith terming it a move to impose leaders on the people. Kalonzo has also decided to stay away from the politics of the constituency.
“No, no I don’t want to take that root my sister Ngilu. I mitigate carefully before making any decision. Let’s give all aspirants a level chance to seek the party nomination to build confidence and trust in the party now and in days to come,” Kalonzo replied before shifting to national politics, as quoted by Standard.