Why some political parties oppose Irungu Nyakeira nominationIrungu Nyakeira former PS. “We have noted with regrets just like many other Kenyans and the membership of PPLC that one Mr Irungu Nyakeira has received a nomination to run for the position of Chairman PPLC”, read part of the statement. The group has incriminated Irungu of corruption cases saying he is unfit to hold a public office. The Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) and Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is also on the spotlight, according to the group, for failing to adhere to election regulations deterring candidates lacking integrity from contesting for a public office. The Political Parties Act establishes Political Parties Liaison Committee at the national and county level with a prime role of creating a platform for multiparty dialogue between Registrar OF Political Parties and, Electoral Commission and Political parties.

Source: Standard Digital April 14, 2019 12:09 UTC