Muranga local elections, 2013
The 2013 gubernatorial elections for Muranga County were held 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. They will also be the first general elections run by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) which has released the official list of candidates.[2]
Gubernatorial election
| Candidate | Running Mate | Coalition | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaberere, Julius Ndungu | Karuru, Michael Kamotho | Alliance Party of Kenya | -- | |
| Karenge, Gacuru Wa | Gachoka, Wilfred Mwangi | Saba Saba Asili | -- | |
| Mwangi, Moses Ndung'u | Kihara, Charles Njuru | Mzalendo Saba Saba | -- | |
| Mwangi, Wa Iria | Monyo, Augustine J Gakure | The National Alliance | -- | |
| Njuguna, Samuel Mwangi | Maina, John Kamau | Orange Democratic Movement | -- | |
Prospective candidates
The following are some of the candidates who had made public their intentions to run:[3]
- Joshua Toro - former Roads assistant minister
- Francis Mwangi - former New KCC managing director
- Julius Kaberere - Commonwealth Technocrat
- Moses Mwangi - Murang’a County Initiative chairman
- Peter Karanja - an Anglican priest (He however dropped out of the race citing intimidation and threats to his life)
References
- ↑ "Kenya to hold polls in March 2013, says elections body". The Citizen. 18 March 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- ↑ "IEBC". iebc.or.ke.
- ↑ http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-10873/priest-opts-out-race-muranga-governor
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