As they say it, Kenyan politics is a dirty game,marked by strong tornados sweeping those who are week and not well prepared.
On many occasions only those who are well experienced, have numbers and connections see the other end of the storm.
However, a new wave of young and windy Kenyan politicians are seeking to change the dynamics of the existing systems.
The young politicians have earned administrations from both their followers and even experienced politicians
YVK celebrates these 10 most inspiring and promising young Kenyan politicians today.
1.Babu Owino
Embakassi East MP Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino has earned a great admiration from upcoming politician.
He has fought with mighty and won the battle. Besides 30 year old Babu looks after the affairs of his area residents to his political advantage unlike those who swindle public coffers
He looks to vie for Nairobi gubernatorial seat come 2022
2.Boniface Mwangi
Political activist who lost his seat to current Starehe MP Charles Kanyi Jaguar did not give up his fight for a good and moral society.
Even out of parliament, he has done so much than his competitor Jaguar who is in government.
If both would go for fresh elections, aged 35 years old Boniface Mwangi would carry the day
3.Johnson Sakaja
Nairobi Senator is one of the most unique young politicians on the land. Unlike many other leaders the 35 year old senator stands out because of being able to merge followers from two rival sides.
Sakaja has been able to annex voters from Jubilee his party and their strongest rival opponents NASA
4.Mercy Wanjiku
Before being elected as MP for Kasarani, she was serving as a Christian Union chairperson at the University of Nairobi and later a National Youth Secretary at the Democratic Party of Kenya.
The 24 year old lady has been on the fore-front while looking into the needs of her people in Kasarani
5.Stephen Sang
At just 33 years old, Sang has the bragging rights as Kenya’s youngest governor.
He was however not given the post on a silver plate. The political nerd had to topple down political bigwigs in Nandi such as former Industrialisation minister Henry Kosgey, former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei and predecessor Cleophas Lagat.
He could be the next Rift Valley Kingpin after DP William Ruto.
6.Wambui Nyutu
The 26 year old young politician is famed for her campaign dubbed ‘Warembo na Uhuru’.
The injected fresh blood in Uhuru’s rise to second term drumming huge support from young ladies who rarely give politics or even voting a second thought
Currently she serves at the National Irrigation Board where she serves as a Director alongside Grace Saitoti, wife of former Vice President George Saitoti.
7.Eddy Oketch
He came to limelight during the Migori county by-election in 2018.
ODM had to employ all their tactics to win this hotly contested match with a very small margin
The winner Ochillo Ayacko had to call NASA leader Raila Odinga to campaign for him so as to bring down this 27 year old young man
8.Aaron Cheruiyot
First came to Siasa arena in 2016 after bringing down a big political bull former ODM strongman Franklin Bett
Today Kericho County senator is one of the top confidants of DP Ruto.
9.Elijah Njoroge
The Kiambu County Assembly Chief Whip is the current Ruiru Biashara Ward Representative.
He is famed for awarding a pastor a car so as to ease his mobility.
Elija could be the big thing in tough Kiambu politics
10.Kelvin Shaban
Shaban was also famed for his brainchild idea MbeleIkoSawa during the Jubilee campaigns.
He is a very close confidant of Moses Kuria-MP Gatundu South
