Political landscape in Kangema Constituency a Constituency rated 104 in our Constitution is shaping.
This is after a down to earth gentleman KAMAU KAMAU has stepped down in favour of Dancun Githiga who started eyeing the Parliamentary seat in 2013.
For us to Comprehend Kangema political arena clear it's worth noting that it's First mp Was Julius Gikonyo who was elected in 1963 followed by Mwangi waNjagi who took over in 1966 reelected again in 1969 before Joseph Kamotho took over in 1974 to 1979.
In 1983 John Njoroge Michuki was elected in a KANU ticket serving until his death in 2012 through KANU NARC and PNU respectively.
In 2012 a by election was held and that's how Tirus Nyingi Ngahu got to Parliament though after the intervention of the head of State Uhuru Kenyatta.
He was reelected in 2013 in a TNA ticket to represent an area with about 76988 people.
Known for his famous statement Funda Nyau his administration has been marred by opposition raging from the inhabitants and leaders who are keen on unseating him.
The following are the Aspirants
Dancun Githiga. Kanyenyaimi
Peter Kihungi Mca. Kanyenyaimi
Muturi Kigano. Muguru
Ngungu Muguku. Muguru
Njoroge Michuki. Muguru
Interestingly though Kangema has 3 Wards ie Kanyenyaini, Muguru and Rwathia, it seems that No aspirant comes From Rwathia.
This means that Rwathia will be a swing region and although KANGEMA MP WILL COME FROM EITHER KANYENYAINI OR MUGURU RWATHIA WILL DETERMINE WHO SHALL BE THE MP.
however Kanyenyaini Mca Peter Kihungi who eyes the Mp seat originally comes from Rwathia he moved to Kanyenyaini where he settled.
KAMAU KAMAU
Although he has stepped down to support Githiga some residents believe he don't have a strong political base and neither Githiga has! According to the area residents Githiga is shy, not authoritative and does not have Convincing power.
However it is believed that he is a close ally of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Despite speculations that KAMAU was 'bought' 5 Million he has distanced himself from being compromised stating that he had consulted widely before giving in.
MUTURI KIGANO
A senior Counsel, who is regarded as perennial looser in Kangema. He started vying as early as 1983 when Michuki started politics.
Though a section of voters say he could be the best alternative, some say he is usually rude and brutal values that could cost his candidature.
NGUNGU MUGUKU
He is known for his programs of giving Computers to Primary Schools.
However those who know him say he is an ODM mole After allegations that he once vied for Nakuru seat on an ODM ticket others alluding that he is a stranger to Kangema issues.
Others say he is a coward and he can't face challenges when elected the MP.
Peter Kihungi
Known for his humility and Honest.
Some think that this attracts votes while others say humility is a sign of cowardice.
A first Majority leader in Muranga County Assembly, Kihungi believes that he is the best alternative for Kangema residents.
All these will be battling it out with Tirus Ngahu through a Jubilee Party.
Ngahu started Kangema half marathon that has seen 70 bright but poor children join Secondary schools he has also intiated Cdf football leagues without mentioning the power of Incumbency.
Having said that some people say he is arrogant others arguing that he did not Match to Michuki's shoes.
He was recently engaged in a verbal showdown with a Bodaboda rider where he threatened him to chop off his manhood boringos if he continued meddling with his name a move that has been utilised politically by his rivals.
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