Outgoing nominated Senator Godliver Omondi. She is now the MCA of Kholera Ward in Kakamega. [nation.co.ke]
Outgoing nominated Senator Godliver Omondi, who has been representing people with disabilities in the Senate, is now an MCA in Kakamega.Omondi beat six opponents to clinch the Kholera Ward seat in August 8 General Election.Omondi, who ran on Amani National Congress ticket, tells the Nation that she is very comfortable serving all her people and not just those with disabilities.She surprised many last year when she announced her intention to 'downgrade' from senator to a member of the county assembly."I decided to leave what is perceived to be a glamorous parliamentary seat to fight for a 'less prestigious' one to be able to serve my people more effectively," Omondi told Nation on Wednesday.Despite her disability, the 44-year-old mother of three put up a spirited campaign and promised to use her four-year experience in the Senate to represent and serve residents of Kholera Ward.She garnered 3,657 votes while her closest competitor got 2,657 votes.