A 23-year-old university student, John Paul Mwirigi is set to become Kenyas youngest MP, after beating veteran politicians to win a parliamentary election.
John Paul Mwirigi was said to have won the Igembe South seat after running a modest campaign, often campaigning by walking from door to door.
According to Mr Mwirigi, his interest in politics was discovered while in form three at Kirindine Day secondary school.
I had a dream where I was tabling a motion in parliament while I was in Form three. That is when I started asking my fellow students to start campaigning for me since I would need their vote in 2017. I have held leadership positions in school and in my neighbourhood, said Mr Mwirigi.
According to his supporters, he was elected because they are confident he knows their problems and will address them.
Mr Mwirigi said his first task would be supporting agribusiness activities, promote entrepreneurship and nurturing talents.
Since I come from a humble background, I understand the issues that affect the residents. My key agenda will be to transform the lives of the people, said the youthful candidate.
Source: ghanaweb.comLabels: Campus News