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Kenya’s election body sets October 17 for fresh poll

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Isaac Kaledzi
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Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has set October 17 for the fresh presidential election ordered by the country’s Supreme Court after nullifying the August 8 electoral victory of incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta.

In a statement, the commission said only two candidates will take part in the fresh elections;Nasa leader Raila Odinga and Jubilee’s Uhuru Kenyatta. Both men with their running mates are those that will participate in the elections.

The statement signed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairman Wafula Chebukati also said there will be no fresh nominations.

“The commission is revising the operational and procedural requirements for the conduct of the fresh election and will share details with stakeholders sooner than later, Chebukati said in the statement.

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Meanwhile one of the presidential candidates who participated in the August 8 polls is unhappy with the decision to prevent other candidates from participating in the elections.

Ekuro Aukot on twitter said he was heading to court over the matter.

The IEBC is now waiting for full judgment from the Court to enable it to make improvements in the October 17 elections.

 

Source: Africafeeds.com

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