The 2022 general elections has proven that politics is indeed a game of chances. With results of various seats announced, a number of political heavyweights have been left in the cold.
Raila Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya Alliance has been the hardest hit. Some of its key political figures have trounced. Here is the list;
- Kanini Kega
The Jubilee’s director of campaigns, Kanini Kega was among the first politician to concede defeat. The vocal politician lost the Kieni parliamentary seat to Njoroge Wainaina of UDA in a hotly contested race.
While taking to social media, the key President Uhuru has however blamed Deputy President William Ruto of poisoning the ground.
” One Day, the people of Mt, Kenya will know Uhuru meant well for them,” he noted.
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2.Kiraitu Murungi
The veteran politician Kiraitu Murungi has for years been known for his political muscle. His political mind has featured in several governments including the hotly contested 2007/2008 general elections.
Kiraitu got into politics in 1992 and ever since has never lost an election. Tables have however turned for the first time in 2022. The self-proclaimed master of politics has lost his Meru County gubernatorial seat to Bishop Kawira Mwangaza.
Though he has not conceded, the incumbent Meru County governor has visibly been defeated with his votes placing him third.
3. Jeremiah Kioni
Jubilee Secretary Jeremiah Kioni is another victim of hot UDA wave in Mt. Kenya region. The once powerful politician lost the Ndaragwa parliamentary seat to George Gachagua of Dp Ruto’s UDA party.
Kioni took to social media to concede defeat.
“To the people of Ndaragwa, it has been an honor to serve you as your Member of Parliament. I accept the results with honor and contentment. Congratulations to Hon. George Gachagua on your election,” he said.
4. Ngunjiri Wambugu
The Nyeri town MP Ngunjiri Wamburu loves to be called Simba wa Nyeri. The lion however turned cut after he terribly lost to his UDA opponent.
Ngunjiri Wambugu who has was contesting on Jubilee ticked has been thrashed by UDA’s Duncan Mathenge.
The Key President Uhuru’s ally is yet to speak after the humiliating defeat.
![It is now hours to the highly hyped Raila Odinga-led Azimio demonstrations. A section of Kenyans have named prominent young people that should be in front line during the mass action.*While speaking to Citizen Tv, ODM leader leader Raila Odinga mantained that the Monday's demonstrations across the country will go as planned. While Speaking to journalist Sam Gituku, the former prime minister ruled out the possibility withdrawing, adding that President William Ruto pride has forced him to take the action.*"They have been speaking with a lot pride, saying that I want a share of the government (Nusu mkate). Their speeches have been full of abusive words. We are left without any choice," he said.Raila Odinga however intimated that he will not lead crowd of Kenyan to the Statement as he earlier claimed. Instead, he said Azimio will send representatives to the president with their Memorandum."*Of course that[statehouse] is a protected area. We shall send representatives with memorandum. If they are allowed in, well and fine. If not, they will stick it on the gate and leave," he added. Among the demands being pushed by Azimio are; lowering the cost of living, to halt the process of constituting IEBC but rather reinstate the Cherera four and Open the IEBC servers.* Though the ODM leader said that the demonstrations will be peaceful, Kenyans have now expressed their doubts. Some of Nairobi business people said that they will close their businesses on the day to avoid unnecessary losses.A section of Kenyans further listed a number of young persons who should be in front line. They include; Winnie Odinga and Raila Junior. They are the ODM leader Raila Oding's children. Raila is the force behind the planned Mass action. Winnie Odinga was recently nominated as member of Parliament for EALA. George Mariga. He is Martha Karua's son. He is works as news reporter at KTN. Karua was the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance Deputy President designate. She is very vocal in pushing for the mass action.Kalonzo Musyoka's children. They include;Kennedy Musyoka [EALA MP], Kevin Muasya [CEO of Akamba radio station Athiani FM], Damaris Musenya [a lawyer] and Klein Kalonzo[a musician with a recording studio].](https://publicnews.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GridArt_20230319_055056513-390x220.webp "Netizens lists prominent young Kenyans that should attend Monday's Azimio demonstrations 17 Netizens lists prominent young Kenyans that should attend Monday's Azimio demonstrations")
