By ABIUD OCHIENGMore by this AuthorJubilee Party's candidate for the Nakuru senatorial position, Ms Susan Kihika, has suffered a major setback after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal nullified her candidature. The tribunal led by chaired by Kyalo Mbobu said that Ms Kihika is ineligible because she still holds the Office of Speaker of the Nakuru County Assembly. "A declaration is hereby issued that Ms Wakarura’s candidature for the Nakuru County senatorial seat on Jubilee party ticket is unconstitutional," the Tribunal ruled. ARREST WARRANTSIt also said that the Jubilee Party violated the law by presenting Ms Kihika’s name as its candidate yet she had not resigned as required by law. The petition had been filed by Ms Margaret Wanjiru Kiiru, who is eying the same position as an independent candidate.

Source: Daily Nation June 12, 2017 16:07 UTC