Meet Kenya's first ever intersex aspirant nominated by D.P Ruto's UDA party

ransisca Kwamboka Kibagendi will be vying for the Mukuru Kwa Njenga Member of County Assembly (MCA) seat under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.

VIDEO: Meet Kenya's First Ever Intersex Aspirant Nominated By DP Ruto's UDA

For the first time in Kenya’s history, the August 9, 2022 General Election ballot paper will have an intersex aspirant. 

Fransisca Kwamboka Kibagendi will be vying for the Mukuru Kwa Njenga Member of County Assembly (MCA) seat under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket. 

UDA is one of the most popular political parties in Kenya, under the stewardship of Deputy President William Ruto, one of the leading candidates in the presidential race. 

Despite being different, Kwamboka who identifies as a man, is confident he will emerge victorious come August 9. 

This he attributes to what he says is dedicated service delivery to the people of Mukuru Kwa Njenga slums, where he has lived since 2003. 

“Naweza sema Mungu amenipatia uongozi …

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