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Makutano Junction - Makutano Junction Clips: Role of an MP

Makutano Junction - Makutano Junction Clips: Role of an MP

We outline the role of an MP in the community.

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Makutano Junction : Series 2 - Makutano Junction Sn 2: Episode 8

Jonathan tries to bribe Washington to get his vote in the local elections, but Washington is exploiting the orphans. The market women acquire land to grow their produce, but all is not as it seems.

Makutano Junction : Series 2 - Makutano Junction Sn 2: Episode 9

Local election campaigns heat up in Makutano, and result in a fair and democratic election. The market women are doing well in their co-operative. Karis is still struggling with debt

Makutano Junction : Series 2 - Makutano Junction Sn 2: Episode 10

Noise from the orphanage is causing a disturbance in town, Washington is still running a corrupt establishment. Jonathan becomes violent towards Rose. Matano calls a community meeting.

Makutano Junction : Series 4 - Makutano Junction Sn 4: Episode 6

The market stalls have been knocked down by the council and MP Matata uses this to his advantage. Cheryl and Karis' wedding is set to go ahead, until Cheryl makes a shocking last minute decision.

Makutano Junction : Series 4 - Makutano Junction Sn 4: Episode 9

Bobby claims another victim, but she makes the brave decision to go to the clinic. While Hope and Pendo work hard to try and stop the quarry development, the MP campaigns are heating up.

Makutano Junction : Series 4 - Makutano Junction Sn 4: Episode 10

Power of a Woman The MP campaigns are in full swing, but not everyone is playing fair... what do the community want in a leader?

Makutano Junction : Series 4 - Makutano Junction Sn 4: Episode 13

Mama Pima runs a counselling session for rape victims, but is it too late to help Kara? The MP candidates are trying their best to get last minute votes, the radio station announces the winner.

Makutano Junction Season 6 - Makutano Junction Sn 6: Episode 1

Matata is running for councillor and wants Washington on his side. Karis is still in hospital. Margaret and Matano learn about HIV positive pregnancy and childbirth.

Makutano Junction Season 6 - Makutano Junction Sn 6: Episode 9

Stella proposes an income-generating project to help Violet and other women who are struggling financially. Matata hijacks the talent show and Karis is still suffering from depression.

Makutano Junction Season 8 - Makutano Junction Sn 8: Episode 2

Nema decides to run for MP, but Shani's accident has made her some enemies. All the candidates running in Makutano present their nomination papers.

Makutano Junction Season 8 - Makutano Junction Sn 8: Episode 3

A tribal divide starts to appear in Makutano as the candidates target their own tribes people on radio. Red tries to protect the indigenous tree's on Mboga's land for the benefit of the community.

Makutano Junction Season 8 - Makutano Junction Sn 8: Episode 5

Margaret gets sick and suspects malaria, Red campaigns for environmental awareness and the political candidates of Makutano are in hot competition.

Makutano Junction Season 8 - Makutano Junction Sn 8: Episode 6

The political campaigns in Makutano are in full swing, but not everyone is playing fair. Sharon finds out she's pregnant and Bettina is still haunted by post election violence.

Makutano Junction Season 9 - Makutano Junction Sn 9: Episode 12

The Matata's discuss presidential vs parliamentary systems of government, while Red helps Bill and Dodgy sort out their own office politics.

Makutano Junction Season 12 - Makutano Junction Sn 12: Episode 1

The opening of PP's youth centre almost ends in disaster when a disfigured Joseph sabotages last minute preparations and Mabuki reveals he is standing for governor. Decentralisation -- what it means.

Makutano Junction Season 12 - Makutano Junction Sn 12: Episode 2

PP is on a mission to convince young people that elections are important, he ends up agreeing to stand for governor! Thomas is recovering from smoke inhilation, highlighting the dangers of kerosene

Makutano Junction Season 12 - Makutano Junction Sn 12: Episode 3

Mabuki sets up a political party, Bill runs for council, Joseph is Matata's election manager and Washington has plans to run for power too. So what are the rules in party politics?

Makutano Junction Season 12 - Makutano Junction Sn 12: Episode 6

Washington rediscovers God and Pendo decides to run in the elections, with PP's party. The elections are the main topic of Makutano. Thomas worries about further education.

Makutano Junction Season 12 - Makutano Junction Sn 12: Episode 8

Washington is persuaded to stand for a different role by Joseph -- on the basis that the new position offers more chances to line his pocket. Elvis struggles with the FPE funds being late.

Makutano Junction Season 12 - Makutano Junction Sn 12: Episode 11

Joseph decides that he needs to assert his control over the forthcoming election rally. At Shani’s suggestion he starts supplying alcohol to Thomas and Frankie and encourages them to disrupt proceedings. Thomas and Frankie are arrested.

Makutano Junction Season 12 - Makutano Junction Sn 12: Episode 13

Strikes at the health centre cause panic in the community, Pendo manages to save the day but her good deeds get her into trouble with the opposition, who want to play dirty.


Makutano Junction Season 13 - Makutano Junction Sn 13: Episode 2

Worried about Mabuki's popularity, Washington uses his position in the church to incite hatred and get more votes. Mama Pima and Bettina are having banking troubles, and MJ's favorite doctor returns.

Makutano Junction Season 13 - Makutano Junction Sn 13: Episode 3

Bettina has second thoughts about her campaign for women's rep, Bernadette opens a bank account, and Washington enlists Snake to help him get revenge on Matano. Mama Pima makes a shocking discovery.

Makutano Junction Season 13 - Makutano Junction Sn 13: Episode 4

Worried that they are losing votes, Joseph comes up with a drastic plan with Washington and Snake - but is the Chief one step ahead? Exam results are out and Eva and Thomas must think about the future.

Makutano Junction Season 13 - Makutano Junction Sn 13: Episode 5

It's election day. The campaigning is over and Matano is keen for everything to go peacefully, but will Joseph manage to pull one last trick? Thomas, Eva and Lillian turn to Elvis for advice on voting

Makutano Junction - makutano Junction Clips: Why vote?

MJ discusses the importance of voting.

Makutano Junction - Makutano Junction Clips: Standing for Elections

We learn what is needed to stand for election.

Makutano Junction - Makutano Junction Clips: Protesting

The market women stand up to the new laws.

Makutano Junction - Makutano Junction Clips: Role of an MP

We outline the role of an MP in the community.