David Ndakwa

David Athman Ndakwa is a Kenyan politician from Kabras West in Kakamega County, best known for rising from grassroots county politics to national leadership. He was educated at Kalenda Primary School and Samitsi Secondary School before pursuing Information Science at the University of Nairobi and Moi University. Ndakwa began his career in the private sector before entering politics, where he was first elected as Member of County Assembly (MCA) for West Kabras in 2017 and later served as Leader of the Minority in the Kakamega County Assembly. In 2022, he was re-elected MCA, cementing his reputation as a disciplined and issue-driven leader. In 2025, he transitioned to national politics after winning the Malava parliamentary by-election on a UDA ticket, pledging to prioritize development continuity, unity, and effective service delivery for his constituents.