Candidate for President
Musalia Mudavadi
“Every Kenyan Ought To Live A Life With Dignity”
Amani National CongressAbout
Mudavadi has been central to Kenyan politics across multiple administrations and coalitions. His public brand is often associated with calm negotiation, political experience, and regional influence in Western Kenya. He has served in senior cabinet and leadership roles and continues to matter in national alliance-building. On Chagua, his profile represents the class of politicians whose power is institutional and networked rather than purely protest-driven.
Candidacy status
- Reported20 Sep 2026Public reports say this person intends to run.
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- Party nomineeNot yetNominated by a registered party for this seat.
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- ElectedNot yetDeclared winner in the official results.
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Key issues
Pragmatic coalition politics, national stability, and Western Kenya representation.
- National political stability
- Inclusive coalition governance
- Regional development
- Institutional continuity
- Economic pragmatism
- Western Kenya advancement
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Jobs What will you do in your first two years to create jobs and incomes, especially for young people?
Cost of living and taxes What, specifically, will you do about prices and taxes for ordinary households?
Corruption Name one step that will make public money in your office traceable by any citizen.
Health How will people in this area get affordable care, including at SHA-contracted facilities?
Roads and water Which road or water project will you finish first, and by when?
Local priority What is the single biggest local problem here (including insecurity), and what is your plan for it?
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Background
Offices held
- Prime Cabinet Secretary (from 2022)
- Deputy Prime Minister of Kenya (2008–2013)
- Vice-President of Kenya (2002–2003)
- Cabinet Secretary for Transport (2000–2002)
- Secretary for Information and Communications (1999–2000)
- Minister of Agriculture of Kenya (1998)
- Minister for Finance of Kenya (1993–1997)
- Member of the National Assembly – Sabatia Constituency
Education
- University of Nairobi
- Nairobi School
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