FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the campaign

These are the questions residents ask most often. If yours is missing, email info@hillarykiplagat.co.ke and we will include it in a future update.

Questions and answers

Everything residents ask most often

Why are you running for Senator in Elgeyo-Marakwet?

Hillary is running because county interests need a clear voice in national law-making, revenue allocation and oversight. The work has been a long conversation with residents in Keiyo South, Keiyo North, Marakwet East and Marakwet West, and the decision is a direct response to what those conversations surfaced.

What experience do you bring to the Senate seat?

Hillary has worked in community organising, public education and county-level Participation across several sectors, with a particular focus on the everyday services that residents rely on — schools, hospitals, roads, markets and youth programmes.

The skills relevant to a Senate seat are negotiation, public communication, oversight and the willingness to read the law.

Those are exactly what the campaign is set up to demonstrate.

How will you represent both Keiyo and Marakwet?

The county is not split into halves at the office door. The work is structured around shared sectors (education, health, agriculture, infrastructure) and shared ward visits, with a deliberate rotation between constituencies so no sub-county carries the work alone.

What will you actually do in your first 100 days?

Publish ward-level listening reports, convene the first state-of-the-county conversation in each constituency, open the public issue portal and publish a first Senate work plan. The full early-day plan is in the priorities page.

How can residents submit an issue to your office?

Through the Issues Portal on this site. Every submission is acknowledged within seven working days and routed to the right follow-up channel. Sensitive issues can be marked and handled discreetly.

How can young people engage with the campaign?

As volunteers, as members of the listening-tour discussion groups, as contributors to sports and digital skills pipelines, and as candidates for the county’s youth enterprise window. The Volunteer page has the practical steps.

Can I volunteer even if I live outside Elgeyo-Marakwet?

Yes. Diaspora volunteers help with communications, fundraising, translation and national advocacy. The Volunteer page has a diaspora volunteer pathway.

How can supporters donate?

Through M-Pesa to 0721 286 686 or through the UK bank details on the Support page. Every contribution is logged in the publicly published support ledger.

Are donations refundable?

Under Kenyan campaign finance law, donations to a political campaign are not refundable. Where a contribution is made in error, please contact the campaign inbox immediately for a case-by-case review.

What are your priorities for women?

Two-thirds gender rule implementation, women’s land and inheritance dialogue, market upgrades with safety and childcare in mind, and an explicit pipeline for women candidates for county and national appointments.

What about athletes?

A county athletics talent pathway with coaching certification, sports science support, scholarship windows and a scouts forum. The Keiyo South youth story in the Stories page maps directly to this.

How will accountability be maintained?

Quarterly plain-language reports, an online register of declared interests, an annual state-of-the-county conversation and a public response table to every issue submitted through the Issues Portal.

How will you handle conflicts of interest?

Declare them. Refuse benefit undefined by law. Publish declarations in the office register so residents and journalists can verify.

Is the campaign backed by a political party?

Hillary Chebii is presenting himself as an independent candidate for Senator, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, 2027. Coalition conversations are documented through official campaign statements.

How will you ensure safety and security around the campaign?

A clear code of conduct for volunteers, transparent escalation contacts, and a written commitment to non-violent, non-inflammatory Participation in every public event.

How can residents attend an event?

All upcoming events are listed on the page with venue, time, ward and accessibility notes. are free unless clearly stated otherwise.

How is the campaign funded?

By ordinary Kenyan, Kenyan-diaspora and institutional supporters who share the agenda. A quarterly publication of support categories and a publicly audited ledger are part of the trust protocol.

Will your office publish legislative activity?

Yes. Every motion, statement or vote affecting the county will be published with a short plain-language note within seven days. This site will mirror this.

Can journalists request interviews?

Through the campaign communications team. Interview requests are queued by the campaign’s communications team and answered within 48 hours on working days.

How can I share campaign materials?

Use the Share buttons on this site, or download the official poster and logo from the campaign site. Please do not alter the brand marks.

What languages is the campaign available in?

Kenyan English, Swahili and Kalenjin materials are produced. Other languages are added as communities request them.

What about people with disabilities?

All public events are accessible by default, written materials are available in alternative formats on request, and the website meets accessibility standards. Please send any request to the campaign inbox.

Still have questions?

Send them in

Email info@hillarykiplagat.co.ke or use the contact page. Questions that recur across counties are added to this FAQ so the answers stay public.

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