Will Mary Alivitsa Mwami fit in as Simba Arati’s replacement for Dagoretti North?
Hon Mary Aliviza Mwami ODM’s nominated member of the Nairobi county assembly has thrown her hut into the ring for the vacant Dagoretti North seat.
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Mary Alividza Mwami(Mwami in luhya dialect loosely translates to leader) is a seasoned politician and a woman who is so passionate when it comes to matters education and human rights.
Speaking on one of the FM stations, Hon Aliviza said that she has a clear cut vision on what she want for her Dagoretti North people.
“I have been a resident and a voter here in Dagoretti North for over 15 years. I understand pretty well what ails my people. Issues to do with noise pollution due to the mushrooming night clubs, water, sewer issues, roads and gabbage will be my priority upon getting elected” Mwami said.
Exit Simba Arati enter Mary Mwami.
Hon Alivitsa will become only the second female Mp for Dagoretti North after Beth Mugo. But will she fit in the big shoes left by Simba Arati who has since shifted base to Kisii?
“Hon Simba Arati has done some good work as our MP for two terms. I wish him well in his next political journey.However the question of fitting in his shoes does not suffice here. I have my own style of doing things. I will report to work in my own shoes and do my best to move this great constituency forward” she said.
Nicknamed the limping general, Hon Alivitsa shoots straight and has no apologies when it comesvto her party of choice.
“It is Baba’s party that sponsored me into the county assemby, I will therefore offer myself for election on Baba’s party” she said.
# Passon for education.
Hon Aliviza is an education champion and through her own personal initiatives, she has helped over 200 students study in secondary schools, tertiary institutions, and universities around the country.
“Education is key and helping young boys and girls achieve some level of education is what gives me joy. I have been Able to help quite a good number and with my elevation soon as an elected member, I will do much” added Mwami.
Hon Mary Aliviza is also a well educated woman with several degrees under her sleeve. She is also a counselling psychologist who is currently pursuing a PHD.
Hon Alividza is a born again recording artist who has also released several albums praising God.
“The whole purpose of living on this earth is just to honor God. This we can accomplish by worshipping Him through songs and serving humanity” Said Mwami.
Apart from Hon Mary Aliviza, the Dagoretti North seat has attracted two other women ie Former county speaker Hon Elachi and newcomer Norah Bosibori.
This is a new dawn as we see more women go for elective seats in a bid to cure the two thirds gender rule deficiency.
Will Dagoretti people elect a woman once more? Time will tell.
