Malindi High Court judge Weldon Korir directed that all political parties continue with their nominations until May 1 pending the hearing of the application. All the timelines in the notices have not been affected by the court order,” he said. TURNED DOWN REQUESTThe order comes a day after the poll agency turned down a request by political parties to extend the nominations deadline, citing a packed calendar. On Monday, Mr Chebukati said the commission is mandated by law to set timelines for party primaries. He pointed out that the Elections Act is clear that the commission shall by notice specify the period within which political parties must carry out nominations.

Source: Daily Nation April 24, 2017 19:24 UTC