The people of Marakusi are tired of divisive ideological politics, which is why Erick I. Matsanza is reaching out to all stakeholders to preach peace. He is ready to engage intractable problems.

Erick Matsanza entered active politics for the first time in the year 2007 and vied for the Marakusi Ward Civic Seat on an ODM - Kenya ticket. Realizing that there was a problem with party politics not only in Marakusi Ward but in the whole of Lugari with power brokers in all wards in Lugari, who have held existing parties at ransom in that you have to pay them so as to be allowed to participate in the internal affairs of a party, Erick Matsanza joined Labour Party of Kenya (LPK), a party which had not taken root in Lugari. Erick has been instrumental and successfully initiating the ideologies of Labour Party of Kenya (LPK) not only in Marakusi Ward but in the whole constituency, where Erick Matsanza currently serves as the party Branch Co-ordinator/Organizing Secretary. Labour Party of Kenya (LPK) formed a coalition with Orange Democratic Movement - Kenya whose presidential candidate was Hon. Kalonzo Musyoka.

It was a worthy move but then since the electorate was going by the euphoria that was ODM, Erick Matsanza lost but has never lost hope on the dream to redefine civic leadership in Lugari County.

The 2007 General elections were followed by ethnic violence which almost brought the whole nation to a standstill. Erick Matsanza was on the frontline to preach peace in Marakusi being a cosmopolitan area was equally affected.


I Erick I. Matsanza would therefore now humbly submit my candidature for the Civic Seat in Marakusi Ward in Lugari Constituency. I have not lost hope and it is an honour and a privilege to seek to represent the people of Marakusi Ward once again as a Civic Leader. With your vote you will have indeed given me a voice to represent Marakusi Ward in Local Governance, articulating your need for better and transparent governance, equal opportunities for all, income creation, and the need for bridging our communities extreme divides.