Temir Kiryakbaev

Temir Kiryakbaev is a member of the Mazhilis, the lower house of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. Recently, he has been in the news due to allegations surrounding his personal life, including accusations of transferring his parliamentary mandate to Nurayim Shakimergen, who is rumored to be his tokal (a type of second wife in some cultures). Kiryakbaev has publicly addressed these rumors, emphasizing that the election of Shakimergen was legitimate and denying any wrongdoing regarding his personal relationships, including acknowledging the existence of an extramarital child.