Kericho County Women representative hopeful Beatrice Kemei and two men seeking a member of county assembly seats have all reasons to smile for being unopposed candidates due to lack of competitors.
Following the clearance from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the three await the sworn-in inauguration that will take place after the August 9, general election.
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| Beatrice Kemei with Dp William Ruto in a past event. |
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) had earlier on clinched the seat after participating in the nomination exercise garnering 87,182 against 64,651 garnered by Florence Bore.
According to the IEBC (Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission), Ms. Kemei, Issa Abdi, and Julius Kimutai, the latter two, were contesting for Member of Assembly in Garissa and Ravine ward, Baringo county.
Ms. Kemei and Mr. Kimutai are flying the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket, while Mr. Abdi Is flying on a party ticket belonging to the National Agenda Party of Kenya (NAPK).
A gazette Notice released on Sunday by the IEBC indicated the confirmed candidates that to participate in contesting for various positions in the election polls came on August 9th.
The three join a list of leaders who have been elected unopposed in the previous elections.
The IEBC had also listed him as the only candidate for the area.
But perhaps most notable is Abdul Haji’s direct entry to the Garissa County Senate, following the social media popularity that he earned after he rescued Kenyans at Westgate mall during a terrorist attack. Mr. Haji was declared the senator by IEBC after failing to have no competitor.
