Lifeline for politicians as parties submit proposed names for nomination to Parliament

The IEBC has published a list of proposed nominees to parliament after political parties submitted their candidates for approval. The aspirants have been nominated to National Assembly, Senate and County Assembly. The list includes some political aspirants who stepped down from contests for the sake of their rivals, including some big political names. It also features some musicians and celebrities who will be hoping their massive following will be a plus. Here are ten public personalities nominated to Parliament :

1. Elseba Awuor Kokeyo

Crystal Asige.

ODM has nominated Crystal Asige to Senate to represent people living with disabilities. The former member of Sauti Sol was nominated alongside Kakir Ochieng'. She has been vocal about the challenges facing People Living With Disabilities (PWD). Speaking about her nomination, the 'Extravaganza' hitmaker considered it a win for people living with disabilities (PWD).

3. Charles Njagua (Jaguar)

Hezena.

Hezena Lemaletian alias the Queen of the North sought the Samburu County Woman representative seat. The reigning Miss Commonwealth Kenya however shelved her political ambitions and was later nominated to Senate as a Youth Representative by Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Hezena is the Secretary General of a youth wing labelled 'Vijana na Rao' that is pushing for Raila's presidency.

5. Bishop Jackson Kosgei

Jubilee has nominated United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Veronica Maina to Senate. The move has caused so much controversy since the advocate of the high court joined UDA despite being a Jubilee party member.

7. Elizabeth Mutuku

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka nominated the TV47 news anchor, political and parliamentary reporter to Senate. Elizabeth, who is also an official of the Parliamentary Journalists Association, was nominated alongside Royal Media Services Ltd's Jacqueline Kalenga. The news anchor played a leading role during the presidential debates.

8. Lawyer Karen Nyamu

Popular Nairobi Lawyer Karen Nyamu, who contested for the Nairobi Senatorial seat under United Democratic Alliance( UDA), stepped down for Bishop Margaret Wanjiru. UDA nominated Karen to Senate, a move that may see her in Parliament after the elections.

9. Fikirini Katoi Kahindi

The former University student leader has been nominated as the youth male representative to the Senate by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The Kilifi Senatorial aspirant and FireBrand ODM youth leader was nominated alongside Hezena Lemaletian.

10. Kibisu Kabatesi

Political analyst and personal press secretary to Spokesperson of the Amani National Congress Party (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi Kibisu Kabatesi has been nominated to Senate. The Veteran journalist was nominated alongside Senator Petronila Were.