18/09/2026
NEWS UPDATE | ELDERS BLESS MELLY FOR NANDI TOP SEAT
TINDERET MP JULIUS MELLY OFFICIALLY INAUGURATED FOR NANDI GUBERNATORIAL RACE IN COLOURFUL ELDERS' CEREMONY
Tinderet Member of Parliament Hon. Julius Kibiwott Melly has been officially inaugurated to vie for the Nandi County Gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election.
The historic inauguration was led by Nandi elders at his home in Tinderet, in a traditional ceremony full of pomp, blessings and cultural significance. The elders draped him in leadership regalia and prayed for his journey to the county's top seat.
The event attracted a multitude — from all six constituencies of Nandi — including opinion leaders, clergy, youth, women groups, professionals, and political allies, turning his homestead into a sea of supporters chanting _"Governor Melly!"_
Melly, who has served Tinderet for three consecutive terms since 2013 and chairs the powerful National Assembly Education Committee, is widely seen as the front-runner in the 2027 gubernatorial contest.
His track record speaks for itself:
- Modern markets and last-mile electricity
- Millions in bursaries for needy students
- Strong push for TVETs, school infrastructure and youth empowerment
- A calm, development-focused leadership style
With this elders' blessing, Melly becomes one of the first candidates to officially declare his interest, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle to succeed Governor Stephen Sang as the 3rd Governor of Nandi.
The message from Tinderet is loud and clear — the race for Nandi has officially begun, and Julius Melly is in it to win it.
Prime Lens News | September 17, 2026