The clearing of presidential candidates for the August polls begins today
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will carry the exercise for the next ten days until June 7
IEBC has already released a list of 16 presidential aspirants who are awaiting vetting.
Of the 16 shortlisted, 8 are vying on political parties’ tickets while the other 8 are seeking the top seat as independent candidates.
Those vying on political parties’ tickets include Ekuru Aukot (Thirdway Alliance), Jimi Wanjigi (Safina Party) ,Njeru Kathangu (Ford Asili),Murang’a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria ( Usawa Kwa Wote Party), George Wajackoya (Roots Party)and David Mwaura Wahiga (Agano Party).
Those shortlisted as Independents are Dorothy Kemunto Nyangori, Peter Mubiko King’ori, Jeremiah Nyaga, Jane Juliet Munyoki, Faith Wairimu Ngigi, Eliud Muthiora Kariara ,George Munyotta Kamau and Gibson Ngaruiya Ng’ang’a.
Azimio Coalition presidential flag bearer Raila Odinga will appear before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on June 5 while Kenya Kwanza’s William Ruto will appear before the commission on the 4.