Thursday, January 23, 2025 – Celebrated city lawyer Danstan Omari has officially joined politics ahead of the 2027 General Election.
This is after he declared his
intention to run for a political seat in Nairobi come 2027.
Speaking during an
interview, Omari officially declared his intention to enter the complex
world of Nairobi politics, announcing his candidacy for the position of Senator
for the capital city.
Omari expressed belief that
Nairobi requires a strong and capable leader, confidently asserting that he is
the ideal candidate for the role.
''Nairobi needs a solid person
to be the Senator. Sifuna is a solid person, however, over the years, we have
seen the people at the helm shift between senatorial and gubernatorial roles,
from the days of Sonko, Sakaja, and the rest,'' stated Omari.
Furthermore, the lawyer revealed
that his sights are not only set on the senatorial seat but also on the
governorship, as he plans to vie for the position in 2032.
When asked about potentially
competing with incumbent Senator Edwin Sifuna, Omari suggested that Sifuna
should consider running for Governor instead.
''Therefore, this is the perfect
time for Sifuna to pursue the gubernatorial role. I will be in the race to take
over from him so that in 2032, I can be the Governor,'' he added.
Omari also criticised Sifuna for
failing to effectively fulfill his mandate, accusing him of neglecting oversight
responsibilities concerning Governor Johnson Sakaja's management of the city.
''Nairobi needs a solid, focused,
and articulate leader. This is the city of Africa where the Head of State
resides,'' he added.
The lawyer also declined to
disclose the political party under which he plans to contest, stating that he
is open to vying under any party.
At 60 years old, Omari has spent
over a decade in the corridors of justice, representing clients in
high-profile cases alongside other prominent lawyers.
The Kenyan DAILY POST.
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