The year 2022 presents Kenyans with an opportunity to vote or to be voted for into leadership positions as stated in the constitution of 2010.
However, most of the elective posts are usually contested by politicians in the past years. In 2022, we are seeing a new wind of change, as Kenyan celebs such as musicians, media personalities among others venture into politics and seek to be elected.
Below is a list of popular Kenyan celebrities who are vying for elective seats ahead of August 2022 General Elections in Kenya.
Jalang’o – MP for Langata
Felix Odiwour aka Jalang’o is a 2022 Lang’ata MP hopeful.
“I am going to be the next MP of Langata. Youths change your votes. Come and vote for us to build a new Langata. I am campaigning for myself. I am very serious, I am the next MP of Langata. Mark this day.
Njambi Koikai-MP Dagoretti South
In January 2022, Trace Radio presenter Njambi Koikai announced that she will contest for Dagoretti South parliamentary seat
Njambi Koikai aka Jahmby Fahyaa Mommy will be looking to unseat Dennis John Kiarie (KJ), who was also a media personality before joining politics.
A move by Koikai to vie for the political seat ahead of 2022 August General Elections elicited mixed reactions, with some supporting her move while others cautioning her over the new status.
Tabitha Karanja Of Keroche – Nakuru County Senate
It was official as of January 2022, when former Keroche Breweries CEO Tabitha Karanja joined politics and straight ahead joined UDA party lead by DP William Ruto.
Karanja was introduced by Deputy President William Ruto during a joint rally with Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi and his FORD Kenya counterpart Moses Wetangula.
MC Jessy – South Imenti MP
Comedian MC Jessy has joined UDA part as he looks to vie for elective seat in 2022.
It’s now clear where the vision is heading. After many days of consultative meetings with my South Imenti people I have officially been invited to join UDA. The ground work that has been done has finally landed on the side of winning team. When I got the call from the Chief Hustler Inviting me, I had to heed my People’s call and his call to join the winning Team. And may the work of redefining South Imenti Now begin.!!!
He will be going for South Imenti Parliamentary seat
DNG Vying For An MCA Seat
Davidson Ngibuini aka DNG is vying for MCA, Woodley Kenyatta Golf Course Ward in the 2022 General Elections.
DNG has joined the UDA ticket as he looks to become an MCA come 9th in August.
DNG is a Popular Kenyan radio presenter and events MC. He is also a former Kiss 100 radio presenter and currently on One FM.DNG made his debut in the entertainment industry in January 2003 after releasing his first single.
Njogu wa Njoroge – Njoro MP
Popular vernacular radio presenter Njogu wa Njoroge joins politics
In January 2022, Njogu joined DP William Ruto’s UDA party.
He is set to vie for Njoro MP seat
Loise Kim – Kiambu Women Rep
Celebrated vernacular gospel musician Loise Kim officially joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) that will help her become the next Kiambu County Woman Representative.
Party leader DP William Ruto took to social media to welcome her.
“Proud to welcome gospel award-winning musician Loise Kim to the Hustler Nation. She is an aspirant for the Kiambu Women’s Representative position,” DP Ruto Tweeted.
The sitting county MP Gathoni wa Muchomba who vacates the seat before August 2022 has already set her sights on the Githunguri Constituency seat.
Jane Mugo – Women Rep in Kirinyagah
Kenyan popular private spy Jane Mugo has announced her interests in politics.
Detective Jane Mugo noted that she need to get into political power so as to continue serving the interestsWhen elected as a Women Rep in Kirinyagah Det Jane will change the life of Kirinyagah women, youth and men by ensuring that their families are supported both emotionally and financially, she will ensure that women groups are well supported, she will ensure that the Kirinyaga girl child has a better chance of making it to the top no matter the conditions they might be going through, #ELECT Det Jane, let’s change the story of the Kirinyagah girl child. of her people
Rufftone – Nairobi Senatorial Seat
Gospel musician Roy Smith Mwatia alias Rufftone, has joined Deputy President William Ruto’s party – United Democratic Party (UDA), as he hopes to vie for Nairobi’s senatorial seat.
Rufftone has been on several campaign trails with his party leader DP Ruto, in bid to popularize himself over other aspirants.
Rufftone first declared interest in the Nairobi senatorial seat while back in November 2021, while in an interview with Comedian Mwalimu Churchill.
“Hii nime-disclose hapa for the first time, you are looking at the new incoming Nairobi Senator, Mr Roy Smith Mwatia.
“I will be vying in 2022,” Rufftone stated at the time.
Rufftone joined a long list of popular politicians looking to replace Nairobi Senator Jonshon Sakaja, among them ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, Karen Nyamu and Maina Kamanda.
Dorea Chege – Nairobi Women Rep Position
Actress Dorea Chege has declared her interest in Nairobi Women Rep seat.
The former Maria actor stated her intentions to replace MP Esther Passaris early in January 2022 ahead of the August General elections.
Dorea Chege also outlined that she won’t be joining any political alliance as she hope to go as an independent candidate
