The just-concluded UDA nominations claimed many political bigwigs among them the National Assembly Deputy Speaker Moses Cheboi who lost the Kuresoi North parliamentary primaries.
On Friday, April 15, Alfred Mutai a former charcoal seller was declared the winner after defeating Cheboi who had served Kuresoi North for 15 years.
Mutai who is also the current ward representative for Sirikwa ward garnered 17,247 votes to clinch the coveted UDA ticket for Kuresoi North parliamentary race.
Cheboi a political veteran who was seeking his 4th term in the national assembly garnered 12, 454 votes in the hotly contested nominations.
Prior to the 2017 elections, Mutai Alfred according to reports, was a charcoal seller in Nakuru town which made him a darling of the Sirikiwa ward and gave him a chance to represent them in the Nakuru County Assembly.
Speaking after he was declared the winner; Mutai attributed the surprise win to his achievement during the period he served as a ward representative.
The former charcoal dealer thanked voters for believing in him despite his contestant having a big name in the country.
Mutai further encouraged youth from humble backgrounds to pursue their dreams and never give up, saying that losing his parents at a tender age encouraged him to be a responsible being.
“It was tough but I thank the people of Kuresoi for believing in me. We will work together towards a better Kuresoi North. I urge you all to vote me in on August 9,” stated Mutai.
“It was tough but I thank the people of Kuresoi for believing in me. We will work together towards a better Kuresoi North. I urge you all to vote me in on August 9,” Mutai said.
