Westlands Constituency will be a hot spot again come this general elections. This is where the country first new that the parliamentary nominations are in most cases just a process but in reality the top party leaders usually know whom they want to run for parliament. Last general elections show down between Betty Tett and Fred Gumo is most likely going to happen with Tett in Narc-K and Gumo in ODM-K. Information coming from the ground is that Westlands is an open seat basically because Gumo has not lived to what he promised the electorates. He will definitely have a hard time convincing and seeking for votes in this constituency. Also, there are other prominent leaders who have shown interest in this constituency and they seem to be better placed that Gumo.
Also Mr Gumo's association with violent groups will be one of his down falls. People are tired of living in fear. As for Betty Tett, it will not be easy ground for her. Kamlesh "Paul" Pattni is also eying for this seat. Considering the number of Asians living in this city, votes that would have gone to Tett will be going to Kamlesh. Most of the civic seats in this constituency will be split on presidential candidates. This is where the party will really matter.
As for Dagoreti, candidates in Kibaki's party will definitely make it through. ODM-K seems not to have much on the ground taking off in this constituency. Of all the Nairobi constituencies, this is the only place that seem to vote more like central province. Also the constituents seem to be enjoying the support they are getting from their MP, Ms Beth Mugo but the young voters can make that change. If a youthful MP makes a stride in this constituency , he/she will have an easy task of unseating the incumbent MP.
As for civic seats, most of the people will vote on a three piece that means the president parliament and civic so Kibaki people will be enjoying the majority of votes here.
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