The IEBC has warned that politicians who did not confirm that they had been deregistered from their political parties before seeking to contest as independent candidates will be disqualified. SUBMISION OF SYMBOLS“All candidates must submit their symbols, letter of intent to vie and clearance from Registrar of Political Parties to IEBC,” says the IEBC in an announcement to aspirants. Commission chairman Wafula Chebukati has warned that political parties and candidates that go against the prescribed standards will be disqualified. Mr Chebukati told political parties last week to respect the code of conduct and the election laws that give guidelines on how to conduct campaigns. ALSO READ: Reprieve for independent aspirants as IEBC clears air on deadlineGAZETTE NAMES“Let us have peaceful campaigns.

Source: Standard Digital May 08, 2017 08:15 UTC