Raiko Jenyeot

Raiko Jenyeot ( born November 22, 1972 ) is a Sakarian

politican who is known for being the Minister for Agriculture from 2009 to 2013 and Minister for Trade Industry from 2015 to 2016. He currently serves as a senator representing the left-wing party Sakarians for Sakaria in the Senate. He's been a member of the Sakarians for Sakaria party since the 1990s and has been chairman of said party since 2012 and 2019

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Raiko is a prominent figure of the left in Sakarian politics, being a champion in human rights Activism.

Raiko announced that he will be running for presidency in the 2021 Sakarian Elections. His campaign focuses on human rights and equality. Hence, the campaign slogan; 'Raiko For All!'.

Early life
Raiko was born on November 22, 1972 in Summik City. His parents are two prominent figures in the Summikan government. His father, Latro, was involved in of the Socialist Party of Summik from 1954-1973 and his mother, Sanya, was a activist during the Rayan Dakano regime. He and his family moved to Drampam when he was 12 and has lived there since.

His parents repeatedly encouraged him to be involved in politics, in which at first he did not want. He studied Natural Sciences at the University of Aurora at the age of 19 and graduated 5 years later. His first job was a scientist at the Hawer Research Centre, he later quit his job 4 years later and decided to pursue politics.

Political career
He entered politics through the help of his father. He joined the Sakarians for Sakaria party in the 1990s, with a strong ideology of green politics and equality. His platform was focused on the environment, cooperation and racial and gay equality.

He did not have much success until the 2000s, when he was chosen as the third nominee representing the SFS in the 2001 general elections. He was elected as a representative for the SFS in the H.O.R shortly after.

In 2009, Raiko was chosen to be the Minister for Agriculture. He left in 2013 and was chosen to be the Minister for Trade Industry.

After the 2016 elections, Raiko was replaced by a crony of Christina Manuban, a action in which he heavily criticised.

He filed his candidacy for presidency on August 5, 2021, but withdrew after 2 weeks.

Platform, Political positions
Raiko is a strong supporter of marriage equality. He was one of the man politicians which voted YES for the 2016 LGBTQ+ Schooling Law which would make schools teach students regarding LGBTQ+ livelihood, rights, issues and relationships. He also regularly participates in pride parades during pride month.

In 2018, he slammed a conservative politician; 'Setro Enriigo' for saying that LGBTQ+ people had no right to be in Sakaria during a Assembly session. Raiko called Setro 'Disgusting, foul, irresponsible and shameless'. The day after, Raiko was attacked by far right groups online and in real life.

Setro apologised to Raiko for what was happening to him, however he stated that 'I will not take back what I said.

Raiko is a supporter of the 'Enviornmental Protection Act, a ongoing Bill which would make 72% of Sakarias land protected.

His platform is activism for equality and justice for all. His focus legislation covers health, women's rights, LGBT rights, children's rights, environment, fishermen's rights, farmers' rights, government reforms, positive activism, and students' rights.

Raiko is known to criticise the Christina administration, especially its ethnic cleansing and xenophobic legislations.

In 2012, he was the first ever politician to submit a bill which would protect individuals with HIV/AIDS from discrimination in public places. The bill was passed.

Notable bills, laws, speeches and work
2012 HIV Individuals Law - Protected individuals with HIV/AIDS from discrimination.

2013 Agarian Law - Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program

2013 Health For All Law - Medicines made cheaper and accessible

2014 Medical Expense Law - Aims to prevent healthcare institutes such as hospitals, clinics and health insurance from overcharging individuals

2017 Anti Harrasment Law - Criminalising any form of harassment such as groping, cat calling on the streets.