Waititu has declared his candidature for the Nairobi governor seat. [File, Standard]Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and other candidates who have declared interest in the forthcoming by-elections will be vetted by the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) for integrity compliance. In a statement sent to media houses on Tuesday evening, EACC said it will vet all candidates seeking elective positions in the forthcoming by-elections. “EACC will conduct integrity vetting of all candidates in the upcoming by-elections and communicate its findings to IEBC for further action,” read the statement. Ward by-elections will be held in Huruma Ward (Uasin Gishu), Hell’s Gate Ward (Nakuru), London Ward (Nakuru), Kiamakoma Ward (Kisii) and Kitise/Kithuku Ward (Makueni)All the by-elections are slated for March next year.

Source: Standard Digital December 30, 2020 07:21 UTC