5,778 independents seek elective posts in August election – IEBC

IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted the names of 5,778 independents ahead of the nominations. Of these, 38 are contesting in the presidential race and 74 are seeking governor positions.

Others are 748 vying for the member of Parliament seats, 85 senators, 95 woman representatives and 4,738 in member of the county assembly races.

“(They) have expressed intention to contest as independent candidates for the General Election to be held on 9th August, 2022 and are required to present themselves to the respective Returning Officer on the appointed dates for Commission nominations,” IEBC said in the notice. 

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Also read: IEBC seeks to lockout losers of party primaries from running as independents

To be updated…