Ten political parties have failed to meet compliance rules set by the electoral body after submitting afresh their nomination rules.
According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), a total of 82 Political Parties resubmitted revised nomination rules and IEBC Kenya has completed the second review of their nomination rules.
IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati said only 72 were found to be compliant and will be issued with Compliance Certificates as guided by provisions of Section 27 of the Elections Act.
“A total of 82 Political Parties resubmitted revised nomination rules and IEBC Kenya has completed a second review of their nomination rules. Only 72 were found to be compliant and will be issued with Compliance Certificates as guided by provisions of Section 27 of the Elections Act,” he said.
“The Commission will contact the 10 Political Parties that did not comply with the nomination rules to advise on the way forward.”
On the issue of fundraising by aspirants, Chebukati clarified that as governed by
Section 26 of the Elections Act, the deadline for participation of aspirants in Harambees was December 9.
“It is noteworthy that the import of Section 26 is to prohibit an aspirant from donating funds either directly or through a proxy undoubtedly perceived as influencing a cause. Subsection (2) however creates an exception and allows aspirants or political parties only to hold Harambees to raise funds for
their own courses,” he said.
