Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Kajiado North Constituency

Whenever you mention Kajiado North, one name comes out....George Saitoti, the former vice president, finance minister.... the one who Moi could have gone for instead of Project Uhuru.

In the last 20 years or so, this constituency has been transformed from being a masaai neighborhood to becoming one of the most developing suburbs of Nairobi. The development record of current MP is untouched, no one can speak against his record....he really helped his constituents when he was the vice president. During this tenure Isinya - Kiserian (pipeline) road was constructed and once considered bush area was transformed to be vacation center for most city dwellers.

I believe (even though Mr Saitoti has not confirmed this) that come 2012, Mr Saitoti will be the most eligible person for presidency, rumors already are out that he will be the next VP. However, he is facing stiff competition from his home. Some of his rivals will include Ole Muya, former Kajiado council chairman. But the real battle here will be between ODM-K and Narc-K.

During referendum vote, Orange movement had lots of supporters from this area, however, their loyalty is something to question since most of the voters are located in Rongai, Kitengela, Isinya, Kiserian area and they might swing their vote to Narc-K. Best thing is to wait and see

Kiambaa Constituency

As much as we want to believe that there will be no campaign money this year....not in Kiambaa. This is one of the few constituencies that millionaires seem to be fighting for supremacy. Kiambaa has been home of Njenga Karume and Stanley Githunguri both of them successful businessmen in their own accord.

Comparing with the last elections, Kiambaa constituents have not yet decided which way they will be going. One thing for sure is that no one singing Uhuru Kenyatta song this time will get through in this town. As for the current MP, Mr Njenga Karume, he is among the MP's that most people are clearly saying that they will not make it back. With all the crime that has been going on in this constituency, the people already are seeking for new leadership. This might be considered a NARC-K stronghold but you might be surprised come elections day.

One thing for sure is that money will be poured, voters will be bribed in this area but the youth vote will make the difference. Most of the registered voters in this constituency in the last 3 elections have been the youth and seems like they have been voting on euphoria of the party of the day, all i know is that change is coming in this constituency.