IEBC clears Feisal Bader for Msambweni by-election
Independent candidate Feisal Bader receives his IEBC clearance certificate for the December 15 Msambweni by-election on October 15, 2020 in Kwale. Mr Bader has Deputy President William Ruto’s backing.
Photo credit: Fadhili Fredrick | Nation Media Group
Those cleared yesterday to vie in the December 15 vote were Feisal Bader, Sharlet Miriam, Mansury Kumaka and Charles Bilali.
Those expected today are Omar Boga (ODM), Khamisi Mwakaonje (United Green Movement), Marere Wamwachai (National Vision Party), Hassan Mwakulonda (Party of Economic Democracy) and Shee Abdulrahman (Wiper Party).
Deputy President William Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga’s camps have started gruelling campaigns as the electoral commission today concludes vetting Msambweni parliamentary by-election candidates.
Yesterday, the Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC) cleared four Independents while seven party-sponsored aspirants will be vetted today.