Mr Gwaro died on July 8 in a road crash at Nyakoe area on the Kisii-Kisumu highway as he drove to a rally. Both polls were suspended by IEBC following the deaths of MP candidate Leonard Gwaro (Kitutu Chache South) and MCA contender Onsomu Okebiro (Bogichora). By MAGATI OBEBOMore by this AuthorResidents of Kitutu Chache South Constituency in Kisii and Bogichora Ward in Nyamira will wait for more months before they elect their representatives. DEATHSBoth polls were suspended by IEBC following the deaths of MP candidate Leonard Gwaro (Kitutu Chache South) and MCA contender Onsomu Okebiro (Bogichora). IEBC has already advised the affected political parties to make replacements before the election date is set.

Source: Daily Nation August 24, 2017 07:30 UTC