List of celebrities who want slice of Nairobi leadership

The desire to usher in new leadership in Nairobi ahead of the August 9 polls has attracted celebrities from the entertainment industry.

Popular and influential names in the entertainment industry have publicly declared interest for elective positions, with some revealing their preferred parties.

Nairobi has 17 subcounties with 85 wards.

In the last elections two celebrities — Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie alias KJ and Starehe MP Charles 'Jaguar' Njagua — joined politics and won their parliamentary bids.

Kiarie became famous from the comedy show Redykyulass, a popular political satire in the early 2000. Njagua is a celebrated musician with songs of different genres. 

This year, a number of big names in the sector are seeking to follow their footsteps.

Media personality Davidson Ngibuini, popularly known as DNG has declared interest in the Woodley, Kenyatta Golf Course Ward.

He is seeking to vie under Deputy President William Ruto's UDA party.

Early this year, DNG started his campaigns, saying he had been called to serve the people.

“The time for good governance and servant leadership is now. We cannot allow our ward resources, budgets, land, facilities and opportunities to be misappropriated anymore. Empower me to be your defender," DNG said.

Incumbent MCA Mwangi Njihia, a Jubilee Party member, is seeking to defend his seat under the Azimio La Umoja Movement.

Popular radio presenter and reggae emcee Mary Njambi Koikai has her eyes on the Dagoretti South parliamentary seat.

Njambi, popularly known as Fyah Mummah, is vying as an independent candidate and launched her official campaigns on March 13 this year.

She strongly believes she is the change people need and represents the unheard voices in society.

“I put myself out there to vie for the Dagoretti South MP because I believe I am the change I want to see," Njambi said.

"The future is now and I believe what I stand for resonates with the people."

She seeks to unseat Kiarie.

Former Kiss 100 radio presenter and comedian Felix Odiwour alias Jalang’o, is eyeing the Lang’ata parliamentary seat.

Jalang’o, who resigned from his position at Radio Africa Group last month, has already started his campaign under the  Azimio team.

Last July Jalang'o, was handed the life membership certificate by ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna.

“I am going to be the next MP of Lang'ata. Youths change your votes. Come and vote for us to build a new Langata," Jalang'o said.

"I am campaigning for myself and I am very serious, I am the next MP."

Jalang'o will face the incumbent Nick Korir, who has declared he will defend his seat.

Kenyan rapper Jackson Makini alias CMB Prezzo, early this year announced he will vie for the Kasarani MP seat .

In January,  he resigned from the Wiper party, saying he will reveal his party of choice soon.

"Most of them go to the studios and pose for photos just to fool you, please don't be victims of their lies. Kasarani is where I will vie for the MP seat," Prezzo said.

"I will tell you which party I will vie under soon but for now, I need your support and I wont let you down."

Gospel singer Roy Smith Mwatia alias Rufftone has joined UDA as he seeks the Nairobi Senate seat.

He said he is optimistic that he will be the next senator and he has been campaigning with the Kenya Kwanza team.

Rufftone believes he has a divine calling to mentor the young generation.

“This is not political but a duty for souls. I believe God called me to serve Him in different ways,” he said.

One of the P-unit group members, Gabriel Kagundu popularly known as Gabu has set his eyes set on the Woodley MCA seat.

Gabu is seeking the ANC nomination ticket.

He said he planning to boost small-scale traders who have been allegedly oppressed by the county.

Musician Kevin Kioko aka Bahati was on Friday welcomed at Jubilee Party's Headquarters and announced he will be vying for the Mathare MP.

"Mimi Mtoto Wa Mathare... I am a proud member of the Jubilee and  Azimio. I am accepting the calling to vie for this seat," he said.

(Edited by Tabnacha O)