By SAMWEL OWINOMore by this AuthorBy BRIAN MOSETIMore by this AuthorSome 4,000 aspirants were yesterday cleared to run as independent candidates in the August 8 General Election as the electoral agency shut the door on applications. Others are Mr Erastus Nyamera Masira, Mr Stephen Owoko Oganga, Mr David Munga Mwadende and Mr Michael Wainaina. There are 31 independents vying for senator, 215 MP, 14 woman representative and many others for member of the county assembly (MCA). Mr Wambua, a pastor in the Truth Ministry Church in Kitui, said he had a divine calling to lead Kenyans and had decided to follow God’s wish. “I believe I have the capability to change this country through my ministry,” Mr Wambua said, adding that he would take a Sh500,000 loan and borrow from friends for his campaign expenses.

Source: Daily Nation May 08, 2017 21:45 UTC