The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has barred renowned gospel artist Reuben Kigame from the August 9 presidential race citing failure to meet the set requirements. "Here is evidence of signatures and ID copies that IEBC refused to take and then charged me with non-compliance. “From our records, governor Iria presented 24 bundles but in that there were only signatures from 22 counties. On the other hand, the Roots Party presidential hopeful, George Wajackoyah, was given until June 2 to resubmit signatures from 7 counties that did not meet the IEBC standards. According to the law, presidential aspirants are expected to submit at least 2,000 signatures from 24 counties of voters supporting their State House bid.

Source: Daily Nation May 31, 2022 08:07 UTC