Boyd Ong’ondo Were

Boyd Ong’ondo Were is a Kenyan politician and member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, recently elected as the MP for Kasipul Constituency in a parliamentary by-election. At just 27 years old, he is the son of the former Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were and secured his position by receiving 16,819 votes, significantly outpacing his nearest rival. In his victory speech, Were emphasized his commitment to serve all constituents, regardless of political affiliations, and called for unity among his opponents to work collaboratively for the benefit of Kasipul. His election has been seen as a testament to the confidence in youth leadership and the enduring strength of the ODM party in Kenyan politics.