The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) has officially unveiled Hon. Joab Manyasi as its candidate for the upcoming Malava Constituency by-election,

 
 
By Bruno Aero
During a ceremony held on Friday, 1st August 
2025, at the party’s headquarters in Karen, Nairobi.
Hon. Manyasi is a respected civil engineer, youth advocate, and public servant with deep roots in Malava. He 
previously contested the Malava parliamentary seat in 2017 under Ford Kenya and again in 2022 under the 
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

 With a professional career spanning both Kenya and Uganda, he 
brings experience, grassroots insight, and a people-first agenda to his candidacy.
His unveiling marks DNA’s strategic expansion in Western Kenya and reflects the party’s commitment to 
nurturing homegrown, accountable leadership.
We are offering not just a candidate, but a movement, said Hon. Godfrey Kanoti, Party Leader of DNA. 
Hon. Manyasi embodies the values of our party. We believe the people of Malava are ready for a new 
chapter of leadership that puts their aspirations at the heart of governance.”
In his acceptance speech, Hon. Manyasi pledged to be a voice for the ordinary citizen, emphasizing the 
importance of inclusive representation and servant leadership.
I come from the soil of Malava, he said. I have walked the same roads, stood in the same queues, and 
experienced the frustration of unfulfilled promises. The people of Malava need a leader who will listen, 
especially to our farmers, our women, and our youth.

 I am ready to work for the people of Malava, and I will 
work hand in hand with the DNA Party to ensure that their voices are not just heard, but acted upon.

This campaign is not just about votes, it’s about voice, dignity, and real development.”
The by-election in Malava follows a vacancy declared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries 
Commission (IEBC) and is expected to be scheduled later this year. 

DNA has committed to running an issue based campaign grounded in grassroots dialogue civic education and constituency-wide engagement.

The event concluded with the symbolic handover of the party’s emblem to Hon. Manyasi, officially launching 

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