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Dead politician's wives no longer shoo-ins for elections

The widow effect means that spouses of deceased politicians are seen as placeholders to keep the seat warm until an ideal male candidate is identified

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It is no longer trendy for widows to sit on their men's political seat

The widow effect means that spouses of deceased politicians are seen as placeholders to keep the seat warm until an ideal male candidate is identified

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By-elections give Mudavadi and Wetang'ula boost

“I am happy with the outcome of the polls. The people of Matungu and Kabuchai have made us proud and sent a powerful message for all to hear. The big victories can only mean that the grand march is now on,” said Mudavadi when he joined Matungu MP-elect Peter Oscar Nabulindo in celebration at Bulimbo Primary School moments after IEBC declared the ANC candidate, the winner.
He predicted more victories ahead, saying the region’s unity has been mirrored in the two by-elections earlier billed a contest pitting disgruntled National Super Alliance (Nasa) leaders – Mudavadi, Wetang’ula and Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka – on one side against ODM leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto.

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Mother vs son: Late Matungu MP Justus Murunga's family to face off in election

“Being rivals doesn’t mean we are enemies, we respect each other.”
The widow of the late Matungu MP Justus Murunga will battle it out with her step son in the forthcoming by-election. Christabel Murunga and Eugene Ambwere declared their interest in the seat at the burial of the MP on December 5 last year. Ambwere is the eldest son of the late Murunga. The two who will vie as independent candidates will battle it out with 13 other aspirants in the March 4 by-election.
Mother and son will fight to win the support of 65,000 registered voters in Matungu. Ambwere tried in vain to get the endorsement of Deputy President William Ruto during the burial of his father. Mrs Murunga said she has what it takes to complete the work started by her late husband. Ambwere, a Nairobi based businessman has been crisscrossing the constituency to endear himself to the voters.

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Murunga's widow, son to face off in election

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Christabel Murunga and Eugene Ambwere
The widow of the late Matungu MP Justus Murunga will battle it out with her stepson in the forthcoming by-election.
Christabel Murunga and Eugene Ambwere declared their interest in the seat at the burial of the MP on December 5 last year.
Ambwere is the eldest son of the late Murunga.
The two who will vie as independent candidates will battle it out with 13 other aspirants in the March 4 by-election.
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Mrs Murunga said she has what it takes to complete the work started by her late husband.
Ambwere, a Nairobi based businessman has been crisscrossing the constituency to endear himself to the voters.

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It's my time to occupy top seat, says Mudavadi

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Brian Kisanji |
January 25th 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
From left: ANC candidate Peter Nabulindo, party leader Musalia Mudavadi, Senator Cleophas Malala and Lugari MP Ayubu Savula in Mukhweya, Kakamega Count yesterday. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]
Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi has criticised ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga for breaching a promise he made in 2017 not to again contest the presidency.
According to Mudavadi, Raila had told leaders of the moribund National Super Alliance (NASA) that 2017 was his last stab at the presidency.
Mudavadi said Raila had promised that the 2017 presidential attempt was his last, and it would be unfair for him to seek the top seat again.

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ANC candidate for Matungu mini-poll causes disquiet as rivals fight back

Meeting attended
The night meeting was attended by Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, MPs Sakwa Bunyasi (Nambale), Titus Khamala (Lurambi), Alfred Agoi (Sabatia), Ayub Savula (Lugari) and Edward Kaunya (Teso North).
The politicians said they wanted to ensure they beat today’s deadline issued by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, when political parties must have submitted names of candidates participating in their primaries.
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The leaders said they endorsed Nabulindo with Mudavadi’s blessing. The candidate will be handed his nomination certificate today.

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ANC picks candidate for Matungu minipoll as big parties make assessments

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Brian Kisanji |
December 20th 2020 at 12:58:19 GMT +0300
Peter Nabulindo is to get ANC party ticket to run for the March 4, 2021, Matungu by-election. [Photo: Courtesy]
Amani National Congress (ANC) party is set to hand Peter Nabulindo the ticket to run for the March 4, 2021, Matungu by-election.
Mr Nabulindo who flew the Ford-Kenya flag in pursuit of the seat in 2017 General Election has crossed ANC boat to make a second stab.
The party has taken ta step to retain the seat that fell vacant on November 14 after the death of the area Member of Parliament Justus Murunga.
The party hierarchy led by six MPs and national chairman Kevin Lunani held a two-hour meeting with the aspirant on Saturday night at his home at Ejinja, and later announced they will be giving him a direct nomination ticket.

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