The PNU candidate for Embu governor could be barred from the August 8 polls. The Constitutional Court nullified the controversial nomination exercise that handed Kithinji Kiragu the party ticket. Read: Chaos as Embu loser for governor seat rejects resultsPrincipal Judge Richard Mwongo quashed Kiragu’s nomination on Friday because the exercise was in breach of the court’s orders issued on May 5, 2017. The court's decision is unlikely to have a major impact on the race because most polls consistently show Embu Governor Martin Wambora, the Jubilee candidate, would retain his seat if elections were held today. Some PNU supporters held a small demonstration in Embu Town to protest the ruling.

Source: The Star June 11, 2017 10:10 UTC