2013 Kwale local elections
Local elections were held in Kwale to elect a Governor and County Assembly on 4 March 2013.[1] Under the new constitution, which was passed in a 2010 referendum, the 2013 general elections were the first in which Governors and members of the County Assemblies for the newly created counties were elected.
Gubernatorial election
| Candidate | Running Mate | Coalition | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dena, James Daniel Gereza | Syano, Masai Wambua | KADU–Asili | -- | |
| Mambo, Kassim Rigga | Langoni, Hemed Mwahonza | United Republican Party | -- | |
| Mgala, Salim Mvurya | Achani, Fatuma Mohamed | United Democratic Forum Party | -- | |
| Nyanje, Michael Chidzao | Kivungi, Gabriel Mutie | The Independent Party | -- | |
| Wa-Mwachai, Mwarapayo Abdalla Mohamed | Chimerah, Rocha Mzungu | Kenya National Congress | -- |
Prospective candidates
The following are some of the candidates who have made public their intentions to run:[2]
- Mohammed wa Mwachai – Forest and Wildlife Permanent Secretary
- Kassim Riga – Mombasa Polytechnic University College Lecturer
- Simeon Mkallah – former Kinango MP and Kenya African National Union Chief Whip
- Michael Nyanje
- Salim Mphurya
References
- ^ "Kenya to hold polls in March 2013, says elections body". The Citizen. 18 March 2012. Archived from the original on 5 July 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- ^ "Don wants to be governor of Kwale". The Star. 1 June 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2013.