According to Registrar of Political Parties Lucy Ndung'u, those interested are expected to hand in their applications by today. The officials are expected to monitor compliance by political parties to the Constitution, the Code of Conduct for Political Parties, and the Political Parties Act. ALSO READ: Kalonzo urges Wetang’ula rivals to step downSeparately, the Government has intensified peace campaigns ahead of the August elections. According to Regional County Commissioner Wilson Njenga, the peace initiatives will help to promote social cohesion in the region. The county security team will be coordinated by County Commissioner Mohammed Maalim, who warned that acts of lawlessness would not be tolerated.

Source: Standard Digital May 29, 2017 19:30 UTC