Kenyan local elections, 2013
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Local elections were held in Kenya on 4 March 2013 as part of the general elections.[1] Voters elected governors and members of County Assemblies of the 47 counties created by the 2010 constitution.
Electoral system
Kenyan law requires governors to have a recognised university degree. This clause resulted in challenges for aspirants including Soita Shitanda in Kakamenga and Margaret Wanjiru in Nairobi [2]
County Representative were elected in single member wards, of which there were a total of 1,450. Several County Representatives were also nominated to represent youths and disabled people in the various county assemblies from party lists, and after the elections a number of women were also nominated to the various county assemblies to ensure gender balance.[3]
Results
Governors
| # | County | Governor | Deputy Governor | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mombasa | Hassan Ali Joho | Hazel Ezabel Nyamoki Ogunde | ODM |
| 2 | Kwale | Salim Mvurya | Fatuma Mohamed Achani | ODM |
| 3 | Kilifi | Amason Kingi | Kenneth Mwakombo Kamto | ODM |
| 4 | Tana River | Tuneya Dado | Jire Siyat Mohamed | WDM-K |
| 5 | Lamu | Issa Timamy | Erick Kinyua Mugo | UDF |
| 6 | Taita-Taveta | John Mtuta Mruttu | Mary Ndiga Kibuka | ODM |
| 7 | Garissa | Nathif Jama Adan | Abdullahi Hussein Ali | WDM-K |
| 8 | Wajir | Ahmed Abdullahi Mohamad | Abdulhafid Abdullahi Yarow | ODM |
| 9 | Mandera | Ibrahim Roba Ali | Omar Mohamed Maalim | URP |
| 10 | Marsabit | Ukur Yattani | Omar Abdi Ali | ODM |
| 11 | Isiolo | Godana Doyo | Mohamed Gulleid Abdille | URP |
| 12 | Meru | Peter Munya | Raphael Muriungi | APK |
| 13 | Tharaka | Samuel Mbae Ragwa | Eliud Mate Muriithi | TNA |
| 14 | Embu | Martin Nyaga Wambora | Dorothy Nditi Muchungu | TNA |
| 15 | Kitui | Julius Malombe | Malonza Peninah | WDM-K |
| 16 | Machakos | Alfred Mutua | Benard Muia Tom Kiala | WDM-K |
| 17 | Makueni | Kivutha Kibwana | Adelina Ndeto Mwau | MP |
| 18 | Nyandarua | Daniel Waithaka Mwangi | Waithaka Mwangi Kirika | TNA |
| 19 | Nyeri | Nderitu Gachagua | Wamathai Samwel Githaiga | GNU |
| 20 | Kirinyaga | Joseph Kathuri Ndathi | Julius Muthike Njiri | TNA |
| 21 | Muranga | Mwangi wa Iria | Augustine J Gakure Monyo | TNA |
| 22 | Kiambu | William Kabogo | Gerald Gakuha Githinji | TNA |
| 23 | Turkana | Josphat Nanok | Peter Ekai Lokoel | ODM |
| 24 | West Pokot | Simon Kachapin Kitalei | Titus Lotee | KANU |
| 25 | Samburu | Moses Lenolkula Kasaine | Joseph Lemarkat | URP |
| 26 | Trans-Nzoia | Patrick Khaemba | Stanley Kiptoo Kenei Tarus | FORD-Kenya |
| 27 | Uasin Gishu | Jackson Kiplagat Mandago | Daniel Kiplagat Kiprotich | URP |
| 28 | Elgeyo-Marakwet | Alex Tanui Tolgos | Gabriel Lagat Kosgey | URP |
| 29 | Nandi | Lagat Cleophas | Dominic Kimutai Biwott | URP |
| 30 | Baringo | Benjamin Cheboi Chesire | Mathew Kipyator Tuitoek | URP |
| 31 | Laikipia | Joshua Irungu | Josphat Gitonga Kabugi | TNA |
| 32 | Nakuru | Kinuthia Mbugua | Joseph Kibore Rutto | TNA |
| 33 | Narok | Samuel Kuntai Ole Tunai | Aruasa Evalyn Chepkirui | URP |
| 34 | Kajiado | David ole Nkedianye | Paul Mpute Ntiati | ODM |
| 35 | Kericho | Prof. Paul Chepkwony Kiprono | Susan Chepkoech Kikwai | URP |
| 36 | Bomet | Isaac Ruto | Stephen Kipkoech Mutai | URP |
| 37 | Kakamega | Wycliffe Oparanya | Philip Museve Kutima | ODM |
| 38 | Vihiga | Moses Akaranga | Caleb Temba Amaswache | PPK |
| 39 | Bungoma | Ken Lusaka | Hillary Moywo Chongwony | NFK |
| 40 | Busia | Sospeter Ojaamong | Kizito Osore Wangalwa | ODM |
| 41 | Siaya | Cornel Rasanga Amoth[a] | Wilson Ouma Onyango | ODM |
| 42 | Kisumu | Jack Ranguma | Ruth Adhiambo Odinga Busia | ODM |
| 43 | Homabay | Cyprian Awiti | Hamiliton Onyango Orata | ODM |
| 44 | Migori | John Obado | Nelson Mahanga Mwita | PDP |
| 45 | Kisii | James Ongwae | Arthur Maangi Gongera | ODM |
| 46 | Nyamira | John Nyagarama Obiero | Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo | ODM |
| 47 | Nairobi | Evans Kidero | J. Mwangangi Mueke | ODM |
| Source: IEBC | ||||
a Cornel Rasanga's election as Siaya governor was nullified in August 2013 following a petition at the High Court in Kisumu. He won the subsequent by-election and was sworn in again as governor.[4][5]
By party
| Coalition | Party | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| CORD | Orange Democratic Movement | 16 |
| Wiper Democratic Movement – Kenya | 4 | |
| FORD-Kenya | 1 | |
| Muungano Party | 1 | |
| Peoples Democratic Party | 1 | |
| Total | 23 | |
| Jubilee | United Republican Party | 10 |
| The National Alliance | 8 | |
| Total | 18 | |
| Amani | Kenya African National Union | 1 |
| New Forum for the Restoration of Democracy–Kenya | 1 | |
| United Democratic Forum | 1 | |
| Total | 3 | |
| Alliance Party of Kenya | 1 | |
| Grand National Union of Kenya | 1 | |
| Progressive Party of Kenya | 1 | |
| Total | 3 | |
| Total | 47 | |
References
- ↑ "Kenya to hold polls in March 2013, says elections body". The Citizen. 18 March 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- ↑ "Shitanda, Wanjiru out over degrees". The Standard. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ↑ 16 Women Sworn in to Garissa County Assembly The Star, 26 July 2013
- ↑ Court nullifies Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga's election, orders fresh poll Daily Nation, 23 August 2013
- ↑ Siaya County governor Cornel Rasanga sworn in after being re-elected Standard, 8 November 2013
