In what is seen as an acceptance that he’ll not make it to State house in March, Musalia Mudavadi has moved to insure himself against political oblivion. The UDF presidential candidate has had his name included in the list of National Assembly nominees forwarded by his party. Also included is his running mate Jeremiah Kioni.

ODM has also moved to shield their top politicians from political embarrassment. Margaret Wanjiru is now almost assured of being in the next senate whether Sonko defeats her or not. Her name is among those submitted for a nominated slot. Henry Kosgey, who is on the wrong side in very hostile ground is also lucky, and so is Elizabeth Ongoro. 
Raila’s brother Oburu Odinga, will once again find his way into parliament, should ODM’s list go through.

TNA is also playing games. No sooner had Beth Mugo retired from politics on health grounds, than her name pops up on the list of persons to be nominated by the party. Also included in TNA’s list is journalist Naisula Lesuuda and TNA national chairman Johnson Sakaja
Here is the list of all their names and parties. 

TNA National Assembly Nominees
Amina Abdalla
Johnson Sakaja
Janet Teiyan
Dancun Maasai
Linda Muriuki
Machel Waikenda

TNA Senate Nominees
Beth Mugo
Emma Mbura
Zulekha Hulbale
Naisula Lesuuda
Lydia Mathia
Ben Njoroge
Linet Kemunto

ODM Senate Nominees
Janet Ong’era, 
Elizabeth Ongoro,
Dr Sally Kosgei,
Margaret Wanjiru,
Halima Abdille,
Agnes Nzani,
Beth Syengo, 
Leonida Anguba

ODM National Assembly Nominees
Dr. Oburu Oginga
Susan Mang’eni
Isaac Mwaura
Prof Colleta Suda
Seth Mutua
Henry Kosgey
Ahmed Mohdhar

UDF National Assembly Nominees
Musalia Mudavadi
Jeremiah Kioni
Muslima Dida
Petrolina Were
Kassim Sawa Ali

URP National Assembly Nominees
Samuel Mburu
Violet Chesang
Florence Jematiah
Marwa Rose
Leah Naikanae
Adan Noor Ali

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