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Kenya Union Party
The Kenya Union Party (KUP) is a political party in Kenya. History The party was founded in 2021 by Governor of West Pokot County John Krop Lonyangapuo and David Pkosing. The party was one of 23 that contested the 2022 Kenyan general election as part of the Azimio La Umoja alliance. 3 were elected to the 13th Parliament of Kenya. After the election they dismissed claims of a change to Kenya Kwanza. Elected representatives MPs Governors * John Krop Lonyangapuo References See also * List of political parties in Kenya This article lists political parties in Kenya. Political culture Kenya's system is one with characteristics comparable with a two-party system, since two dominant political parties c.q. coalitions have dominated since the last general elect ... {{Kenyan political parties Political parties in Kenya 2021 establishments in Kenya Political parties established in 2021 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Pokot County
West Pokot County is a county of Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Kapenguria. The county covers an area of approximately 9,169.4 square kilometers and stretches a distance of 132 kilometers from North to South. West Pokot County is bordered to the north by Turkana County, to the east by Baringo County, to the southeast by Elgeyo-Marakwet County, to the south by Trans Nzoia County and to the west by Uganda. According to the 2019 census, the county has a population of 621,241. The county is home to Tegla Loroupe, one of the most famous Kenyan female runners. Etymology Demographics Pokot people are the main inhabitants of the county and there is also a minority community of Sengwer. Geography Mount Mtelo is located in West Pokot County. Constituencies # Kapenguria Constituency # Kacheliba Constituency # Pokot South Constituency # Sigor Constituency County subdivisions The district has four constituencies: * Kacheliba Constituency * Kapenguria Consti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Krop Lonyangapuo
John Krop Lonyang'apuo (born 10 December 1964) is a Kenyan politician. He was the former Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Industrialization (2008–2010), under the Leadership of President Mwai Kibaki. He is an active member and party leader of Kenya Union Party at the National Level. He is currently serving as the Governor for West Pokot County after serving as the Senator from 2013 to 2017.He was the governor of West Pokot County from 2017 to 2022. Life and career Lonyang'apuo was born in Kanyarkwat, West Pokot County, Kenya. He attended St Mary's School Yala, Nyanza for his secondary education after which he completed his undergraduate studies at Egerton University Kenya where he obtained Bachelor of Science in Pure Mathematics and later on did his graduate studies at the University of Leeds , mottoeng = And knowledge will be increased , established = 1831 – Leeds School of Medicine1874 – Yorkshire College of Science1884 - Yorkshire College1887 – affiliated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Pkosing
David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the third king of the United Kingdom of Israel. In the Books of Samuel, he is described as a young shepherd and harpist who gains fame by slaying Goliath, a champion of the Philistines, in southern Canaan. David becomes a favourite of Saul, the first king of Israel; he also forges a notably close friendship with Jonathan, a son of Saul. However, under the paranoia that David is seeking to usurp the throne, Saul attempts to kill David, forcing the latter to go into hiding and effectively operate as a fugitive for several years. After Saul and Jonathan are both killed in battle against the Philistines, a 30-year-old David is anointed king over all of Israel and Judah. Following his rise to power, David co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Kenyan General Election
General elections are scheduled to be held in Kenya on 9 August 2022. Voters will elect the President, members of the National Assembly and Senate, county governors and members of the 47 county assemblies. Background The Constitution of Kenya requires that a general election of members of parliament to be held on the second Tuesday in August in every fifth year, which means that the next general election is scheduled for 9 August 2022. If Kenya is at war, the election can be delayed if a resolution is passed in each House of Parliament by at least two-thirds of all the members of the House. Such a resolution can delay the election by up to six months, and may be passed multiple times provided that the delays do not cumulatively exceed 12 months. The Constitution requires that a presidential election take place at the same time as the general election. In the unlikely event that prior to the next general election the position of president falls vacant and the office of deputy pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
13th Parliament Of Kenya
The 13th Parliament of Kenya was elected in the 2022 Kenyan general election. Composition The composition of both chambers is as follows: Azimio La Umoja, Azimio la Umoja takes the majority in the National Assembly (Kenya), National Assembly, while Kenya Kwanza takes the majority in Senate of Kenya, the Senate. National Assembly Senate National Assembly members Constituency members of parliament County Women Representatives Senators References See also * Parliament of Kenya {{Kenyan MPs by term Kenyan parliaments Lists of current national legislators 2022 establishments in Kenya Current legislatures, Parliament of Kenya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenya Kwanza
Kenya Kwanza (Swahili: "Kenya First") is a Kenyan political alliance currently headed by William Ruto. The political coalition currently forms the majority side in both the National Assembly as well as the Senate of Kenya. It was formed in the run-up to the 2022 Kenyan general elections by its three founding parties UDA, Amani National Congress and FORD–Kenya. By 8 April 2022 eight other political parties had joined the alliance bringing the total number of constituent member-parties to 12. On 18 August 2022, a number of politicians from the United Democratic Movement announced they would be joining the alliance. The coalition instruments affirm that the constituent parties themselves remain independent with their own leadership structures. However, in practise the various party organs and committees harmonize their decisions with each other. Other than running together behind a common presidential candidate and running Mate, the constituent parties do, upon consensus, fiel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Constituencies Of Kenya
Constituencies of Kenya are used to elect members of the National Assembly, the lower chamber of the Kenyan Parliament. In accordance with article 89 of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya, there are 290 constituencies, based on a formula where these constituencies were to be delineated based on population numbers. Each constituency returns one MP. In the following lists, the population of each of the 47 counties is given as enumerated in the census of 24 August 2009. Under each county is, the number of seats it has and a list of constituencies are given. I. Former Coast Province 1. Mombasa * Population (2009): 939,370. * Current number of seats: 6. * Constituencies: 1. Changamwe, 2. Jomvu, 3. Kisauni, 4. Nyali, 5. Likoni, 6. Mvita. 2. Kwale County * Population (2009): 649,930. * Current number of seats: 4. * Constituencies: 7. Msambweni, 8. Lunga Lunga, 9. Matuga, 10. Kinango. 3. Kilifi County * Population (2009): 1,109,735. * Current number of seats: 7. * Cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kacheliba Constituency
Kacheliba Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of four constituencies of West Pokot County. The constituency has six wards, which are represented by Members of County Assembly at the West Pokot County Assembly in Kapenguria. The constituency was established before the 1988 elections in order to cater for the interests of the Kara-Pokot community following years of under representation. The constituency was created by the Electoral Commission of Kenya through a publication in the Kenya Gazette. Historically, Kacheliba constituency was part of the Northern Frontier District of Kenya. The constituency, along with the rest of West Pokot County and Turkana County were transferred from the Uganda Protectorate to Kenya Colony by the British colonial government in 1926. Members of Parliament County Assembly Wards Kacheliba Constituency is made up of six wards, all located within West Pokot County West Pokot County is a county of Kenya. Its capital and large ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Titus Lotee
Titus Caesar Vespasianus ( ; 30 December 39 – 13 September 81 AD) was Roman emperor from 79 to 81. A member of the Flavian dynasty, Titus succeeded his father Vespasian upon his death. Before becoming emperor, Titus gained renown as a military commander, serving under his father in Judea during the First Jewish–Roman War. The campaign came to a brief halt with the death of emperor Nero in 68, launching Vespasian's bid for the imperial power during the Year of the Four Emperors. When Vespasian was declared Emperor on 1 July 69, Titus was left in charge of ending the Jewish rebellion. In 70, he besieged and captured Jerusalem, and destroyed the city and the Second Temple. For this achievement Titus was awarded a triumph; the Arch of Titus commemorates his victory to this day. During his father's rule, Titus gained notoriety in Rome serving as prefect of the Praetorian Guard, and for carrying on a controversial relationship with the Jewish queen Berenice. Despite concerns o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokot South Constituency
Pokot South Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of the four constituencies in West Pokot County. The constituency was established for the 2013 General Elections. The Current Member of Parliament for Pokot South Constituency is Hon. David Pkosing Losiakou who was elected on a Jubilee Party ticket. The Pokot South Constituency borders Sigor Constituency to the East, Kapenguria Constituency to the North and West, and Elgeyo-Marakwet County to the South. The Constituency was curved out of Sigor Constituency in West Pokot County West Pokot County is a county of Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Kapenguria. The county covers an area of approximately 9,169.4 square kilometers and stretches a distance of 132 kilometers from North to South. West Pokot County is border .... Members of Parliament List of Wards References # Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Constituency Office''List of all IEBC Offices in Kenya''!-- Inline c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rael Chepkemoi Aleutum
Rael may refer to: People Given name * Raël (born 1946), French UFO-religion leader and racing driver * Rael Artel (born 1980), Estonian art writer, curator and gallerist * Rael Dornfest, American computer programmer and author * Rael Levitt (born 1971), South African businessman * Rael Toffolo (born 1976), Brazilian musician, composer and musicologist Characters * Rael, the protagonist of the 1974 concept album ''The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway'' by Genesis * Rael, a character in the 1968 ''Star Trek'' episode "Wink of an Eye", played by actor Jason Evers Surname * Chris Rael, American musician and composer * James Rael (born 1992), Irish rugby union player * Joseph Rael (born 1935), Native American ceremonial dancer and shamanism writer * Juan Bautista Rael (1900–1993), American linguist and folklorist * Nguriatukei Rael Kiyara (born 1984), Kenyan long-distance runner Places * Rael, Syria * Rael Kedam Other uses * "Rael", a song by The Who from the 1967 album ''The Who Sell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
