By 5pm, some 1,400 aspirants had been cleared, with more waiting outside for their date with the registrar. ASPIRANTS AT CROSSROARSSome aspirants were, however, until Wednesday, at a crossroads since their cases had not been determined as at the deadline. Mr Ezekiel Obonyo, an officer in the registrar’s office, told the Nation the number of aspirants seeking to be members of the county assembly (MCA) formed the bulk of the applicants. JUBILEE DEFECTORSMost of the aspirants decamped from political parties after the nominations. One should also not be a member of any political party at least three months to the General Election.

Source: Daily Nation May 03, 2017 20:26 UTC