The 2022 Elections date is fast approaching and many Kenyans are making their bids to vie for public office. Several celebrities have also announced their intentions to vie. With many promising to bring change, they are vying for different positions. In the past celebrities such as John Kiarie (KJ), Jaguar and Mohamed Ali have successfully won elective seats.
Below are the Kenyan celebrities who will be contesting in the upcoming general elections:
Jalang’o
Comedian, actor, and media personality Felix Odiwuor AKA Jalang’o has declared his interest in the Langata MP seat. Jalang’o’s interest in politics has been an open secret for a while and he will be vying through the Orange Democratic Party (ODM).
MC Jessy
Jasper Muthomi popularly known as MC Jessy is one of Kenya’s most sought-after MCs and comedians. He announced his candidature for the South Imenti MP seat in September last year after receiving affirmation from the constituency’s elders.
Loise Kim
Popular Kikuyu Gospel artist Loise Githuku Alias Loise Kim is seeking to be the next Women Representative of Kiambu County. The Wi Mutheru Hitmaker is yet to announce the party through which she intends to vie.
Rufftone
Smith Mwatia AKA Rufftone will be contesting for the Nairobi senatorial seat. The veteran Gospel singer will be up against Edwin Sifuna, Karen Nyamu, and Maina Kamanda in the hotly contested seat.
DNG
Corporate MC, singer, and media personality Davidson Ngibuini, aka DNG, announced his bid for the Woodley-Kenyatta Golf Course ward MCA seat. DNG will be vying under a UDA ticket.
Anita Soina
The young environmentalist is eyeing the Kajiado MP seat. She is the youngest on this list and will be vying under a UDA ticket.
Frasha
P-Unit member Francis Amisi alias Frasha is seeking to be the next MCA of Athi River Ward. In a recent interview, Frasha announced that he is yet to pick a party to sponsor his candidature.
Jamal Gaddafi
Media personality Jamal Gaddafi is seeking to be the next Malindi MP. The AFRIMMA nominee recently made his interest in the parliamentary seat public at a religious function in Malindi.
Tabitha Karanja
The highly accomplished Keroche Breweries CEO is eyeing the Nakuru senatorial seat. According to the beer tycoon, after consultations with her friends and family, she has decided to join the crowded race.
Alex Mwakideu
Radio host and actor Alex Mwakideu is hoping to become the next Wundayi MP. Mwakideu who is confident in his victory said that he not running for the seat but is becoming the Wundanyi MP.
Tony Kwalanda
Sports journalist Tony Kwalanda will be vying for the Manda Shivanga Ward MCA seat in the upcoming general elections. The Sports guru made the announcement via his social media and urged his fans to help him choose a political party.
Mwanaisha Chidzuga
Veteran journalist Mwanaisha Chidzuga will be following the footsteps of her late mother, late Zainab Chidzuga, who was the Kwale Woman Representative between 2013 and 2017. The TV anchor will be vying for the Matuga MP seat under a UDA ticket.
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