{"id":1537,"date":"2021-02-02T13:20:33","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T13:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/countysplash.co.ke\/?p=1537"},"modified":"2021-02-02T13:20:33","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T13:20:33","slug":"is-businessman-alex-kidake-the-best-bet-to-succeed-ottichilo-as-governor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=1537","title":{"rendered":"Is  businessman Alex Kidake the best  bet to succeed  Ottichilo as governor?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vihiga <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Seliphar Musungu <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr Wilberforce Khasilwa Ottichilo is only remaining with only 18 months\nbefore he presents his case for the second time to the voters to decide his\nfate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The governor whose administration has been riddled with different scandals, massive layoffs, bloated wage bill and delayed payments to health workers will be on the ballot in August next year seeking re-election. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"805\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145922552_1147469149003128_2894116312733152238_o-805x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145922552_1147469149003128_2894116312733152238_o-805x1024.jpg 805w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145922552_1147469149003128_2894116312733152238_o-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145922552_1147469149003128_2894116312733152238_o-768x977.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145922552_1147469149003128_2894116312733152238_o-1207x1536.jpg 1207w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145922552_1147469149003128_2894116312733152238_o-696x886.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145922552_1147469149003128_2894116312733152238_o-1068x1359.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145922552_1147469149003128_2894116312733152238_o.jpg 1375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Hon. Alex Kidake &#8211; Vihiga County 2022 governorship candidate <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The electorate will have two options when delivering there judgement on his\nperformance, retain him as Vihiga Governor if satisfied with his administration\nor give him a direct ticket to early retirement (political oblivion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, before that happens, Governor Ottichilo has a litmus test of first\nedging out four contestants thirsting to unseat him. They are businessman Alex\nKidake, Ex- Governor Moses Akaranga, Sabatia MP Alfred Agoi and maverick Vihiga\nSenator George Khaniri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"712\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145478175_1147469112336465_7870762261498651415_o-712x1024.jpg?v=1612271816\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145478175_1147469112336465_7870762261498651415_o-712x1024.jpg 712w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145478175_1147469112336465_7870762261498651415_o-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145478175_1147469112336465_7870762261498651415_o-768x1104.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145478175_1147469112336465_7870762261498651415_o-1069x1536.jpg 1069w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145478175_1147469112336465_7870762261498651415_o-696x1001.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145478175_1147469112336465_7870762261498651415_o-1068x1535.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145478175_1147469112336465_7870762261498651415_o.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><figcaption> <strong>Hon. Alex Kidake &#8211; Vihiga County 2022 governorship candidate <\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So far, former gubernatorial aspirants Eng. Josephat Amadi (Independent) and\npolitical novice Kennedy Butiko (UDP) have not made their intentions clear on\nwhether they are on the race or they are just satisfied to remain in political\noblivion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Ottichilo prepares his arsenal to face his compatriots in the race for the governorship seat, he is facing stiff competition from one Alex Kidake, a youthful business mogul who will be trying his stab at the seat for the first time on Moses Wetang\u2019ula led Ford Kenya party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG-20210202-WA0027-768x1024.jpg?v=1612274330\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG-20210202-WA0027-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG-20210202-WA0027-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG-20210202-WA0027-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG-20210202-WA0027.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption> <strong>Hon. Alex Kidake &#8211; Vihiga County 2022 governorship candidate  with Ford Kenya party leader Moses Wetang&#8217;ula<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But who is this Alex Kidake? Who are behind his candidature and why? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong> The 2022 gubernatorial candidate is married to Carol Kidake and have  been blessed with three children namely Ron Liester Kidake, Jakes Kidake  and Shirlyne Kidake. Carol is co-founder of Kidake foundation while the  children school at Gems Winchester School- Dubai. <\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Kidake who is in his early 40\u2019s hails from Munoywa village in Sabatia constituency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During his early life, he went to Munoywa primary school and later Emusire Boys High School for his \u2018O\u2019 levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He then proceeded to Mount Kenya University\n(MKU) for a degree in Business Commerce (B-com) and then University of Nairobi\n(UoN) for his Master\u2019s in Bcom- Finance option and ventured into business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145723554_1147469079003135_1246434887934933099_o-683x1024.jpg?v=1612271891\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145723554_1147469079003135_1246434887934933099_o-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145723554_1147469079003135_1246434887934933099_o-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145723554_1147469079003135_1246434887934933099_o-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145723554_1147469079003135_1246434887934933099_o-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145723554_1147469079003135_1246434887934933099_o-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145723554_1147469079003135_1246434887934933099_o-1068x1602.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145723554_1147469079003135_1246434887934933099_o.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption> <strong>Hon. Alex Kidake &#8211; Vihiga County 2022 governorship candidate <\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2022 gubernatorial candidate is married to Carol Kidake and they have been blessed with three children namely Ron Liester Kidake, Jakes Kidake and Shirlyne Kidake. Carol is co-founder of Kidake foundation while the children school at Gems Winchester School- Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kidake\u2019s&nbsp; favourite\nmeal is &#8216;Isindu&#8217; and eats five quails and three quail eggs daily, the reason he\nis physically fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"1008\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG-20210202-WA0025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG-20210202-WA0025.jpg 756w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG-20210202-WA0025-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG-20210202-WA0025-696x928.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><figcaption> <strong>Hon. Alex Kidake &#8211; Vihiga County 2022 governorship candidate  with ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> <strong>\u201cVihiga County does not need a politician but a manager like me who  knows how to plan for key sectors like infrastructure development, give  cheap loans to the locals, and invest in ICT and support children from  vulnerable backgrounds to access education. This is the only to develop  our county,\u201d said Kidake. <\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am a consultant in a wide range of areas from real estate, leadership and governance to financial services,&#8221; said Kidake  in an interview with County Splash News. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"1008\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG-20210202-WA0024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG-20210202-WA0024.jpg 756w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG-20210202-WA0024-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG-20210202-WA0024-696x928.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><figcaption> <strong>Hon. Alex Kidake &#8211; Vihiga County 2022 governorship candidate <\/strong> <strong>with Ex Vihiga Governor Moses Akaranga<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> He added : &#8220;I am the founder of Kidake foundation- a non-profit making organization that seeks to improve the quality of life for all, eradicate poverty and promote justice, equity, peace, cultural values, human rights and democracy,\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kidake\nsaid the main reason for seeking for the governorship seat is to inject new\nblood in the management of the county affairs and get rid of old guards (seasoned\npoliticians) who promise heaven but deliver nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145774059_1147469232336453_3496789251676523649_o-683x1024.jpg?v=1612271913\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145774059_1147469232336453_3496789251676523649_o-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145774059_1147469232336453_3496789251676523649_o-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145774059_1147469232336453_3496789251676523649_o-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145774059_1147469232336453_3496789251676523649_o-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145774059_1147469232336453_3496789251676523649_o-696x1043.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145774059_1147469232336453_3496789251676523649_o-1068x1600.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145774059_1147469232336453_3496789251676523649_o.jpg 1228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption> <strong>Hon. Alex Kidake &#8211; Vihiga County 2022 governorship candidate <\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cVihiga\nCounty does not need a politician but a manager like me who knows how to plan\nfor key sectors like infrastructure development, give cheap loans to the\nlocals, and invest in ICT and support children from vulnerable backgrounds to access\neducation. This is the only to develop our county,\u201d said Kidake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> <strong>\u201cWhen elected as the third governor of Vihiga, I will develop and  implement rapid and sustained economic growth policies and programs  targeting the Health sector, Education, Environment, and Agriculture.  This will go a long in fast tracking the economic growth of the county  by double digits,\u201d said Kidake. <\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He regretted that since the\ninception of devolution in 2013, Vihiga has received over Sh35billion but there\nis no tangible projects the two governors (Akaranga and Ottichilo) initiated\nand ended up giving jobs to the locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145708085_1147469335669776_7010448701696865344_o-683x1024.jpg?v=1612271924\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145708085_1147469335669776_7010448701696865344_o-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145708085_1147469335669776_7010448701696865344_o-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145708085_1147469335669776_7010448701696865344_o-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145708085_1147469335669776_7010448701696865344_o-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145708085_1147469335669776_7010448701696865344_o-696x1043.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145708085_1147469335669776_7010448701696865344_o-1068x1600.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145708085_1147469335669776_7010448701696865344_o.jpg 1228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption> <strong>Hon. Alex Kidake &#8211; Vihiga County 2022 governorship candidate <\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kidake said the money was spent in\nfunding ghost projects at the expense of the taxpayer who did not get value for\nhis money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen elected as the third governor\nof Vihiga, I will develop and implement rapid and sustained economic growth\npolicies and programs targeting the Health sector, Education, Environment, and\nAgriculture. This will go a long in fast tracking the economic growth of the\ncounty by double digits,\u201d said Kidake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145493448_1147469372336439_4559666109818966536_o-683x1024.jpg?v=1612271944\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145493448_1147469372336439_4559666109818966536_o-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145493448_1147469372336439_4559666109818966536_o-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145493448_1147469372336439_4559666109818966536_o-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145493448_1147469372336439_4559666109818966536_o-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145493448_1147469372336439_4559666109818966536_o-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145493448_1147469372336439_4559666109818966536_o-1068x1602.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/145493448_1147469372336439_4559666109818966536_o.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption> <strong>Hon. Alex Kidake &#8211; Vihiga County 2022 governorship candidate <\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said giving youths handouts was not a gate pass to get them out of abject\npoverty but formulation of policies that favour them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kidake said the other candidates should expect a tough contest for the\ngubernatorial seat and that they should brace themselves for an early defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ends<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vihiga By Seliphar Musungu Dr Wilberforce Khasilwa Ottichilo is only remaining with only 18 months before he presents his case for the second time to the voters to decide his fate. 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