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Diaspora candidates set sights on elective seats ahead of August polls

US-based military man Shadrack Maritim during an interview at his rural home in Tindiret on January 19, 2022. He is seeking an elective position to represent Tindiret Constituency in the next general elections. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

As the August General Election draws near, a number of Kenyans in the diaspora are eyeing elective seats. They promise to bring in new leadership concepts and transform the North Rift region.

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