Gachagua's Candidate Loses Father Days After Withdrawing From By-Election

The DCP politician revealed his dad passed away on the morning of Sunday, November 16, from undisclosed reasons...

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Democracy for Citizens Party politician Edgar Busiega is currently in mourning after the recent passing of his father. This personal tragedy occurred just days after Busiega withdrew his candidacy from the upcoming Malava Constituency by-election.

Edgar Busiega's father passed away on Sunday, November 16, at approximately 9:30 AM.
Busiega described his father as a "pillar" and the loss as "overwhelming."
His withdrawal from the by-election was in favor of DAP-K contender Seth Panyako, aligning with a unified opposition strategy.
As an incentive, DCP's deputy party leader Cleophas Malala promised Busiega a direct DCP ticket for the 2027 parliamentary race.
The Malava parliamentary seat became vacant following the death of Moses Malulu Injendi on February 17.

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