ODM leader Raila Odinga. [Photo/Africanewspost]

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An ODM politician who unsuccessfully vied during the August 8 polls has been appointed into a Jubilee government.

While announcing county appointments on Friday, Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku included Esther Somoire in his cabinet.

Governor Lenku. [Photo/citizentv.co.ke]

Somoire, who lost in the county Woman Representative race on an ODM ticket, is now in charge of the health docket in Lenku’s administration.

Kajiado Health executive, Somoire. [Photo/the-star.co.ke]

Others who were appointed by the Jubilee governor are: Alex Kilowua (Roads), (Water, Joseph Sankale, (Irrigation, Environment, and Natural Resources), and Michael Semera (County Treasurer).