Mohammed Abduba Dida (born 1974) is a Kenyan teacher who vied for the country's presidency in the 2013 General Election on an Alliance of Real Change party ticket.[1] Dida ran again in the 2017 General Election, conceding hours before the election was called in favour of the incumbent; President Uhuru Kenyatta, but at the same time calling into question the integrity of the election and the conduct of the two main political parties; Jubilee and Nasa.[2]
Mohammed Abduba Dida | |
|---|---|
| Alliance for Real Change candidate for President of Kenya | |
| Running mate | Joshua Odongo |
| Opponent | Seven |
| Incumbent | Mwai Kibaki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1974 (age 49–50) Wajir District |
| Citizenship | Kenyan |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Political party | ARC |
| Spouse(s) | Amina Estail Rukia |
| Relations | 3 |
| Children | 12 |
| Residence | south c Estate |
| Alma mater | Kenyatta University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Profession | Teacher |
Dida was not well known prior to his presentation of papers to the IEBC.[3] He previously taught English Literature and Religion at Lenana School and Daadab Secondary School at the refugee camp.[3] In 2013, Dida garnered 52,848 votes representing 0.43% of the popular vote.