Mohammed Abduda Dida has been cleared by the IEBC to campaign as a presidential candidate ahead of the August polls. He had been given up to 4pm Sunday to certify a copy of his degree to be cleared by IEBC for the presidential race. More on this: IEBC declines to clear Dida for presidential race over uncertified degreeBut an optimistic Dida was back at the IEBC office shortly after 1pm after he certified the documents and was issued with a certificate. "I thank you for this opportunity and I want to thank all Kenyans," Dida said after receiving the certificate. Also read: Uhuru, Raila and Dida among 8 presidential nominees on IEBC shortlist

Source: The Star May 28, 2017 10:41 UTC