Kiambu local elections, 2013
Local elections were held in Kiambu County to elect a Governor and County Assembly on 4 March 2013.[1] Under the new constitution, which was passed in a 2010 referendum, the 2013 general elections were the first in which Governors and members of the County Assemblies for the newly-created counties were elected.
Gubernatorial election
| Candidate | Running Mate | Coalition | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gikaria, Charles Weru | Muhoro, Josiah Ngigi | Cord | Orange Democratic Movement | -- |
| William Kabogo Gitau | Githinji, Gerald Gakuha | Jubilee | The National Alliance | -- |
| Githii, David Muhia | Maina, Esther Njeri | United Democratic Forum Party | -- | |
| Kanyanja, Gakuru | Mungai, Stephen Njoroge | Alliance Party of Kenya | -- | |
| Mbugua, Bedan Ng'ang'a | Muchiri, Clement Thiru | Safina | -- | |
| Nyoro, James Karanja | Kimani, Beth Wangui | Jubilee | National Rainbow Coalition | -- |
Prospective candidatures
George Nyanja (Former MP, Limuru Constituency) also made public his intentions to run:.[2] Dr James Nyoro is a former Managing Director, Rockefeller Foundation Africa while William Kabogo is the MP for Juja Constituency
County Assembly
The following members were elected:
- Githunguri Constituency - Njoroge Baiya[3]
- Kiambaa Constituency - Paul Karuga Koinange[3]
- Kabete Constituency - George Mukuru Muchai[3]
- Limuru Constituency - John Kiragu Chege[3]
- Lari Constituency - Joseph M. Kahangara[3]
- Gatundu North Constituency - Francis Kigo njenga[3]
- Gatundu South Constituency - The late Joseph Ngugi Nyumu. Currently the seat is vacant[3]
- Ruiru Constituency - Esther Gathogo[3]
- Thika Town Constituency - Alice Wambui Ng'ang'a[3]
- Kikuyu Constituency - Hon. Anthony Kimani Inchung'wa[3]
References
- ↑ "Kenya to hold polls in March 2013, says elections body". The Citizen. 18 March 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- ↑ http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Mayhem-erupts-at-TNA-meeting/-/1064/1625444/-/2fsso8/-/index.html
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Kenya Election Results". Retrieved 10 May 2014.
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