Mini poll intensifies Ford parties rivalry
What you need to know:
- Trans Nzoia Woman Representative Janet Nangabo termed Ford Kenya’s action a threat to Luhya unity. She said Ford Kenya’s candidate will limit New Ford Kenya’s chances to re-claim the seat.
- The seat fell vacant following the death former its representative Ronald Matongolo, whose widow Judith, will vie for the seat on New Ford Kenya ticket. She will face off with Ford Kenya’s Boniface Sifuna and Philip Sakong of URP.
Political rivalry between Ford-Kenya and New Ford-Kenya intensified ahead of a ward by-election in Trans Nzoia County.
New Ford Kenya is not happy that Ford Kenya has fielded a candidate for the December 29 Matumbei ward mini poll.
Trans Nzoia Woman Representative Janet Nangabo termed Ford Kenya’s action a threat to Luhya unity. She said Ford Kenya’s candidate will limit New Ford Kenya’s chances to re-claim the seat.
Ford Kenya secretary Martin Waliaula accused their rivals of lacking in democracy.
“All political parties have a right to field candidates. What is the fuss all about?” Mr Waliaula said, adding: “How does fielding a candidate amount to scuttling Luhya unity? These are two different political parties and we all have equal rights to take part in the by-election.”
Approach election
He said the Luhya do not have to approach an election with one party. “They should learn from other people where members face off on different party tickets.”
The seat fell vacant following the death former its representative Ronald Matongolo, whose widow Judith, will vie for the seat on New Ford Kenya ticket. She will face off with Ford Kenya’s Boniface Sifuna and Philip Sakong of URP.
