John Paul Mwirig: The MP who did not have a car

The August 8, 2017 General Election had a few shocking moments. One of them was the election of JOHN PAUL MWIRIGI, 23, as MP for Igembe South constituency, who vied as an independent candidate. John beat many odds; lacking finances to put up a formidable challenge against his opponent vying on the popular Jubilee Party’s ticket. Shortly after his election he was known as the MP who didn’t have a car and could only afford bus fare to Parliament. He talks to GARDY CHACHA about the miracle that was his election.