Kitui County Super Chief Officer for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Gladys Mami Kivoto, has officially declared her bid for the Kitui South Parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Elections, drawing overwhelming support from residents of Windundu in Ikanga/Kyatune Ward.

Speaking during the burial ceremony of the late Pauline Mukai Kilonzo, as she addressed hundreds of mourners, CO Kivoto said she would be seeking the mandate of the people of Kitui South to represent them in the National Assembly during the 14th Parliament. “Today, I want to plant a seed here in Windundu, and that seed is that I’ll be looking to vie for the Kitui South Parliamentary seat and change our constituency for good,” she said, earning resounding applause.

Her declaration was received with loud cheers and unanimous endorsement from hundreds of residents who expressed strong confidence in her leadership describing her as visionary, accessible, and development-oriented leader.

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Many Kitui South residents have raised concerns over lack of development and misrepresentation in the constituency for the past 15 years, saying they are ready for a change in leadership.

Hon. Mami Kivoto reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to servant leadership, promising to champion meaningful development, youth and women empowerment, improved infrastructure, and accountable governance if elected. Known for her grassroots connection and hands-on leadership style, she assured residents that her focus will remain on transforming Kitui South into a model constituency.

The burial ceremony was presided over by Archbishop Raphael Kituva of the Good News Church of Africa (GNCA), alongside a host of pastors from the church, where the late Pauline Kilonzo was a devoted member.

Among those present were area MCA Hon. Cyrus Musyoka Sonko, Chief Officer for Tourism, Hospitality & Game Reserves Ferdinand Kathenge, local leaders, and hundreds of mourners who had gathered to pay their last respects.

Hon. Kivoto’s declaration has injected fresh momentum into the political landscape of Kitui South, with many residents expressing optimism that her leadership will usher in a new era of progress, inclusivity, and transformative development for the constituency.

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