Didmus Wekesa Barasa
Didmus Wekesa Barasa is a Kenyan politician and ex-military officer (Kenya Defense Forces technical wing). He is the current member of parliament representing Kimilili constituency since 2017.[1]
He became affiliated to the United Democratic Alliance party shortly after his exit from the Jubilee Party in 2021. Barasa is a former member of Amani Peace Coalition (2013), United Democratic Forum Party (2016) and the Jubilee Party.[2][3][4]
During his first parliamentary term, Barasa did not sponsor any bills. He holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.[1]
He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration, Masters of Arts in Public Administration both from Mount Kenya University is currently pursuing a Doctor of Phillosophy in Public Administration from Muranga University of Technology
He is the Vice Chair of the Prestigious departmental. Commitee in Roads,Transport and Infrastructure at the National Assembly of Kenya.
2027 General Elections Ambitions
After his second term as the Member of Parliament Kimilili Constituency, Didmus Barasa is set to vie as the 3rd Governor of Bungoma County in the 2027 General polls.
References
- "Hon. Mutua, Didmus Wekesa Barasa | The Kenyan Parliament Website". parliament.go.ke. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- "Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa denies assault charges, freed on Ksh.100K cash bail". Citizen Digital. 2021-08-02. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- "Kenyans Congratulate Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa After Constructing State of Art Kamukuywa Ac Primary Chezaspin". 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- March 20, 2019, Wednesday (2020-09-24). "Kimilili MP fights off bankruptcy over Sh4.2m vehicle debt". Business Daily. Retrieved 2022-05-19.