{"id":2070,"date":"2020-02-06T14:50:46","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T14:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/kenya\/?p=2070"},"modified":"2020-02-06T14:50:46","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T14:50:46","slug":"moi-leaves-political-legacy-in-west-pokot-where-kanu-leads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/policy\/moi-leaves-political-legacy-in-west-pokot-where-kanu-leads","title":{"rendered":"Moi leaves political legacy in West Pokot where Kanu leads"},"content":{"rendered":"

West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo (pictured) has described former President Daniel Moi as a visionary leader, who mentored most leaders and also defined the country\u2019s political path.Prof Lonyangapuo attributed his success in 2013 to Moi.<\/p>\n

He contested the senatorial seat on a Kanu ticket and won.\u201cMoi was my mentor and has been supporting my career since 2004. I also became the Principal of Chepokoilel University College \u2013 current University of Eldoret, after being appointed by President Moi,\u201d said Lonyangapuo.<\/p>\n

He said Mzee Moi inspired him a lot. Lonyangapuo\u2019s political journey started in 2007 when he vied for the Kapenguria parliamentary seat on a Kanu ticket but emerged third.Moi\u2019s political legacy plays out in West Pokot County, where most elected leaders are Kanu members.<\/p>\n

The region remains a Kanu stronghold, with governor Lonyangapuo and Senator Samuel Poghisio having been elected on the Grand Old Party (GOP) ticket. The party also sponsored eight of the 20 elected Members of the County Assembly (MCAs).<\/p>\n

Lonyangapuo said the GOP\u2019s flag still flies high in West Pokot politics. Apart from the elected party members, Kanu scooped six nomination slots, bringing to 14 the number of Members of the County Assembly. West Pokot has a total 33 MCAs.A nominated MCA Elijah Kasheusheu said Moi mentored most of the politicians in the county. \u201cWe are strategising to ensure the party remains strong in West Pokot in 2022,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo (pictured) has described former President Daniel Moi as a visionary leader, who mentored most leaders and also defined the country\u2019s political path.Prof Lonyangapuo attributed his success in 2013 to Moi. 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