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Alexander Mundigi the new Embu senator who could not afford campaign posters

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Alexander Mundigi receives his certificate. August 13, 2022[Muriithi Mugo, Standard]

Alexander Mundigi did not have campaign posters or the money to pay agents. He relied on the goodwill of the Embu people and succeeded.

Little Known Alexander Mundigi (56) has astonished many after defeating political heavyweights in the Embu Senatorial race that had attracted 12 candidates among them the county governor and his deputy.

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