Commission chairman Wafula Chubukati said IEBC had received writs from National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi declaring the positions vacant. “We have received writs from National Assembly Speaker for Ugenya and Embakasi South constituencies and we will start preparations for by-elections immediately,” he said. He claimed Mr Muturi may have issued writs declaring the seat vacant due to delays in receiving the court orders. "I am surprised that IEBC went ahead to make the announcement when they are part of the appeal," he said. He said in the case of Ugenya there were no orders yet, while Mawathe had only served IEBC and not the Speaker with the order.

Source: Standard Digital September 19, 2018 21:00 UTC