The EACC has given the red tape to IEBC 241 Names of Ineligible Aspirants

In a letter seen by the local blog, EACC says the 241 including outgoing Murang’a governor Mwangi Wa Iria, former Nairobi governors Mike Sonko and Evans Kidero, and Kirinyaga’s Anne Mumbi Waiguru, failed the integrity test owing to active cases and investigations against them.

The EACC noted that it had blacklisted them for failing to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Other notable names in the list include former CAS Chris Obure, Uasin Gishu Woman Rep Gladys Boss Shollei, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, Sirisia MP John Waluke, and Teso South parliamentary hopeful Sospeter Ojaamong.

Presidential Aspirants

Those blacklisted include Wa Iria of Usawa Kwa Wote Party, Justus Onyango of Justice and Freedom Party and Republican Party presidential running mate Matayo Jared.

Gubernatorial Aspirants

They include Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki of UDA, Anne Waiguru, Christopher Obure, Thuo Mathenge of the New Democrats seeking Nyeri seat, Jeremiah Loro Mukai ODM candidate for Turkana, Richard Leresian Jubilee candidate for Samburu, Former Petroleum CS John Munyes Jubilee candidate for Turkana County and Kofa Asman ANC candidate for Tana River County.

Senatorial Aspirants

Migori Governor Okoth Obado eyeing Migori senatorial seat under People’s Democratic Party, Danson Mungata UDA candidate seeking Tana River senate seat, Lillian Mbogo Jubilee candidate for Embu.

National Assembly

John Waluke (Sirisia), Jonah Mburu (Lari), Samuel Arama ( Nakuru Town West), Fredrick Odhiambo (Ugunja), James Gakuya (Embakasi North), Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), Alfred Keter (Nandi Hills among others.