Renowned blogger Robert Alai has dropped his Nyando parliamentary bid to vie for the Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly seat.
The move by Alai came months after he launched his development blueprint for the Nyando constituents.
Speaking exclusively to the Star, Alai explained his choice for the Kileleshwa ward seat saying he is convinced he will bring more impact as a legislator representing city residents.
He argued that changing Nairobi will bring a positive impact on the larger parts of the country.
"If you say that you had shown interest in an MP seat so you cannot go for an MCA seat you are not helping Wananchi. It is a selfish gain and it shows that you wanted to satisfy your ego."
Alai is banking on his achievements while serving as the chairman of an estate in Nairobi in wooing voters to back him.
During his tenure as the Estate's Chairman, the blogger says he brought order to the residency that hosts close to 5,000 people.
"I have been in this city for a long and if you ask somebody in Nyayo Estate Embakasi where I was a Chairman for a period of time, you will understand that I brought a lot of changes there," he said.
"I realized people do not have to fight for their rights directly...there are people you elect to represent you and voice your issues."
The blogger challenged whoever is in doubt of his abilities to visit the Nyayo estate and get first-hand testimonies of his accomplishments.
Alai further said his spirit of activism brought major changes in the country.
It is on that backdrop that he says it is time for him to pursue the same course through a constitutional office.
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