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Member of Parliament, Lugari
Born
1975(51 yrs)
County
Kakamega
Constituency
Lugari
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Nabii Nabwera is the current Member of Parliament for Lugari Constituency (Kakamega County), elected in the 2022 general election on an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ticket. Previously, he served in the county government under the pre-devolution and devolved dispensation—most notably as Chief of Staff / Advisor (2013–2017) and later as Chief Officer for Livestock & Veterinary Services (2020–2022) in the Kakamega County Government. Known for his command of parliamentary debate, he has earned a reputation among constituents and observers as articulate and assertive. Nabwera’s background marries human-resource management, organizational consultancy and public-service administration, giving him a blend of technical and leadership skills. His election marked a return of ODM to Lugari after years under different leadership, reflecting shifting political dynamics in Kakamega County.
Elected MP for Lugari in 2022 — regained the seat for ODM after a competitive campaign and concluded the election as the duly declared winner.
Experienced administrator in devolved governance — his roles at county level (Chief of Staff, Chief Officer) provided him practical experience in public administration, service delivery and local-government operations before ascending to national office.
Polygamy and public family disputes (2025): Media reports surfaced alleging that Nabwera had taken a new wife, prompting public debate over his personal life and leading to criticism from some community and religious actors.
Allegations of personal involvement in a school principal’s abduction (2025): In November 2025, he publicly called on the national investigative agency to probe the disappearance of a high-school principal; concurrently, he threatened defamation suits against bloggers who insinuated his involvement.
Internal party dissent over county leadership — ODM Kakamega chairmanship rift (2025): His elevation to County ODM chair was contested by county governor and other party leaders, causing factional tension within the county’s local ODM structures.
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Articulate parliamentary voice — recognized by constituents and media as a strong debater in the National Assembly despite being in his first parliamentary term, indicating growing legislative influence.
Advocate for rural development and community welfare — expressed public support for national programmes such as the last-mile electrification drive, pledging to push for comprehensive power rollout in Lugari.
Uncertainty around project delivery in Lugari: Some civic-watch profiles highlight delayed school-construction and other constituency projects under his watch, raising early questions about follow-through on his development pledges.