Africa-Press – Kenya. Former Kieni MP Kanini Kega has revealed that he is eyeing the East African Legislative Assembly post.
The EALA is the regional legislature for the East African Community member states where Kenya has nine slots.
Kega, the Azimio la Umoja one Kenya stalwart from Central Kenya, said he had made the decision after broad consultations and “soul searching”.
The former MP will be bidding for the slot through the ex-ruling party, Jubilee.
“After intense consultations and deep soul searching I have decided to offer myself for nomination through Jubilee/Azimio Party for the EALA MP position,’ the politician Twitted on Wednesday.
The ally of opposition chief Raila Odinga said he is ready for the next challenge to represent Kenya in the regional Parliament.
“I believe I have the requisite qualifications and experience to represent our great Nation in the East Africa Legislative Assembly,” he added.
The politician, who was swept aside by the strong United Democratic Alliance wave in Mt Kenya region, could find a soft landing in EALA.
The MP enjoys good cordial ties with Raila, the leader of Azimio.
After intense consultations and deep soul searching I have decided to offer myself for Nomination through Jubilee/Azimio Party for the EALA MP position. I believe I have the requisite qualifications and experience to represent our great Nation in the East Africa Leg. Assembly. pic.twitter.com/0XFviRFpnd
Kega was among the significant number of allies of former President Uhuru Kenyatta who lost to UDA candidates across the region.
The deadline for the applications to Parliament expires today ahead of nominations next week.
A parliamentary committee has already been set up to receive the applications, interview applicants and table a report on successful nominees.
The House will then vote on the report to approve or reject the report.
Kenya is the only member state that is yet to pick its representatives to EALA.
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