The late Malulu Injendi's son, Rhyan Injendi, will be challenging to replace his father in the Member of Parliament seat.
These emerged during a prayer service to celebrate the life of the late Malulu, where the son announced while in the company of senior United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leaders.
Interestingly, Rhyan made the announcement while in the company of President William Ruto's insiders, including Farouk Kibet (the aide to the president), National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and Chief Whip Sylvanus Osoro, indicating that there could be great political influence at play.
''People of Malava, when the parent is a teacher, he or she will be happy when their children follow in their footsteps. Even a police officer can only be proud if their children follow in their footsteps. So, for me, will there be any problem if I seek to inherit the seat held by my father, who was an MP?" Ray Injendi questioned.
This is not the first time one of the sons has been touted for the seat, as similar discussions emerged during the father's burial, which was attended by the President and other high-ranking leaders from the region.
Rhyan made the headlines in February this year, during the burial arrangements of his father, when he publicly thanked the president for providing a chopper to ferry the body of his father.
Many social media users jumped into the queue to criticise him for overly heaping praises on Ruto instead of focusing on the mourning of his father.
The son of the late legislator is currently a PhD student at Kenyatta University, having graduated with a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Nairobi.
Further, he boasts of extensive experience in the financial and banking sector, having worked with over three banks in the country as an assistant bank officer, product supervisor, and a finance assistant.
Currently, he works with the Malulu Injendi Foundation, where he develops foundation policies, creates fundraising campaign strategies, assists in the grant review and approval process, and ensures all operations comply with legal regulations, according to his LinkedIn bio.
Also, he works as a policy and research analyst with the Parliament, a role he began in August 2022.
He has been on an extensive engagement with the constituents of Malava since his dad's passing, attending key social events.
