IEBC Gazettes Names of 28 Independent Presidential Candidates
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Wednesday gazette the names of 38 independent candidates who submitted their symbols and expressed intention to vie for the presidency in the August 9th elections.
They include three-time presidential candidate Nazlin Umar, gospel singer Reuben Kigame, former Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) officer Nick Kukubo, who unsuccessfully contested the last two presidential elections, and Muthiora Kariara, who ran as Japhet Kavinga Kaluyu’s running mate in the 2017 election.
The candidates are now required to present themselves to IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati, who is the Returning Officer for the presidential election, to have their nominations scrutinized.
They must also submit the requisite documents to IEBC on or before May 23rd ahead of the clearance process which will take place between May 29th and June 6th.
The requisite documents include a clearance certificate from the Registrar of Political Parties certifying that the candidate was not a member of any political party three months before the elections, an electronic version and the duly filled list of at least 2000 supporters in majority counties.
Below is the full list of 38 independent presidential candidates;
1. Ndekerere Joseph Kundu
2. Gichira Ptah Solomuzi
3. Katoni Benjamin Kevin Ndambuki
4. Kamau George Munyottah
5. King’ori Peter Mumbiko
6. Nganga Gibson Ngaruiya
7. Nyagoko Jacob Oanda
8. Jeremiah Nixon Kukubo
9. Aoko Benard Ongir
10. Oganga Stephen Owoko
11. Awuonda Brian Oluoch
12. Munga David Chome
13. Odhiambo Kevin Onyango
14. Neto Bernard
15. Masira Erastus Nyamera
16. Kariara Muthira Eliud
17. Nzamalu Samuel Mwangangi
18. Ngechu Moses Gichuki
19. Githii David Muhia
20. Ouma Pigbin Odi Mwengu
21. Mwarania Paul Muriungi
22. Mbugua Zablon Karanja
23. Kiprono Felix
24. Kanya Joe Stanley Kamau
25. Nzano Jared Chula
26. Lichete Reuben Kigame
27. Nyagah Jeremiah John Mwaniki
28. Mbugua Benson Mwaura
29. Kinyanjui Edward Njenga
30. Otieno Duncan Oduor
31. Kingori Patrick Kariuki
32. Ojijo Ogillo Mark Pascal
33. Koue Grita Muthoni
34. Nyangori Kemunto Dorothy
35. Ngigi Faith Wairimu
36. Omar Nazlin Omar Fazaldin
37. Kihuha Esther Waringa
38. Munyeki June Juliet
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I fail to understand what…
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I fail to understand what these people are looking for. People you have never heard of. They know they will not get ever 1000 votes.
@Kenya you fail to…
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In reply to I fail to understand what… by Kenya. (not verified)
@Kenya you fail to understand because you are failure. It’s not a popularity contest. I’m sure one of them would make a better president than the well known candidates.
@KK, sorry that SpaceX left…
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In reply to @Kenya you fail to… by KK (not verified)
@KK, sorry that SpaceX left you in Mars. Here on Earth you have to be known to win any election.
Being a thief is…
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In reply to I fail to understand what… by Kenya. (not verified)
Being a thief is qualification No.1 in Kenya.Being a murderer is and added advantage.
Paid off setters Ruto buyout…
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Paid off setters Ruto buyout ‘strategy’ to divide votes and ensure RAO doesnt get the 50+1 needed to avoid a runoff. Total miscalculation with these piga seti aspirants aka matatu stage fillers.
Good luck with your dreams
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Good luck with your dreams
NigroBlak Campaign Strategy-…
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NigroBlak Campaign Strategy- 9M Votes Plan
1. Focus on four voter groups: bodaboda, watchmen, maids, and market women. Between them, they have 12 million votes.
2. Being candidate for bodaboda sector, with running mate being a bodaboda rider, chairman of South C bodaboda riders association, and graduate in actuarial science, James Chege Wanjira.
3. A clear strategy of getting Kenya out of debt, through increasing JVs, PPPs, concessional loans, and FDIs.
4. A clear strategy of ending corruption by replacing top 5,000 civil servants, disbanding cartels.
5. A message of dignity, giving Kenyans free basics-water, electricity, data, education, treatment, and mortgage;
6. A show of solidarity, sponsoring transport sector press conferences, aligning with the sector players as they fight high fuel prices.
7. A message that resonates with slum dwellers, eradicate slums by building 3 million apartment units;
8. A message that resonates with the youth, creating 15 million jobs in gig economy; rapid 85% urbanization & manufacturing;
9. Build 2,500 rural intergrated villages, hosting 1,000 households;
10. Using social media, a mobile app, with free calls for users, who by downloading, as they open, keep seeing NigroBlak messaging.
11. A message that resonates with parents, free education till university.
12. A message for the business community, creating two financial institutions to support business, the Kenya guarantee fund; and the Kenyan export import bank, both institutions to offer 100% cost financing for contracts won locally and outside Kenya respectively.
13. A team of youth, below 40, bringing new change.
14. A new way of government appointments, with senior civil service, boards, ceos, directors, to be appointed on basis of equality of 47 tribes, including Kenyan Indians, Kenyan Europeans, and Kenyan arabs.
These folks are wasting our…
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These folks are wasting our time. You have not told us even why they are running for the presidency.
This election's ballot paper…
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This election's ballot paper will look like a newspaper or a small book.
Somebody is playing dirty…
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Somebody is playing dirty here. Get this, if one of these losers dies just before the voting day, the elections will be suspended!
When are they going to be…
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When are they going to be interviewed by the media.
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