By DAVID MUCHUIMore by this AuthorThe Registrar of Political Parties has approved the use of miraa images as a symbol by independent candidates after a lobby complained over its rejection. Nyambene Miraa Traders Association (Nyamita) spokesman Kimathi Munjuri had protested that the registrar still regarded miraa as a drug, despite it having been recognised in the Crops Act. Independent candidates are required to present symbols to the Registrar of Political Parties and the electoral commission for clearance. Registrar of Political Parties Lucy Ndung’u on Thursday approved a miraa symbol presented by Mr Elijah Kimathi, who is eyeing the Akachiu Ward seat.

Source: Daily Nation May 07, 2017 19:05 UTC