The IEBC Dispute Resolution Committee has reversed the verdict of the Kibra Returning Officer and has allowed Jubilee Party’s McDonald Mariga to run in the Kibra MNA by election on 7th November, 2019.
Reading the verdict, IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati confirmed that Mariga will subsequently be included in the list of candidates running for the Kibra by election.
Mariga petitioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission after Kibra returning officer Beatrice Muli invalidated his nomination on grounds that his name was missing from the register of voters.
Making the ruling on Monday, IEBC Dispute Tribunal said it is obligated to conduct continuous registration of citizens as voters.
“It is our finding that the complainant was duly registered as a voter,” IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati said.
Mariga’s legal team led by lawyer Elisha Ongoyi pushed Muli to admit an error on her part and pleaded with the committee to rectify the mistake by overturning the decision.
The seat fell vacant after former MP Ken Okoth died of cancer on July 26 at the Nairobi Hospital.
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wasted time kama mpiga kura kibra hatutambui mariga
Your Comment Mariga is the suitable candidate for the position.
Mariga is a footballer and not a politician
Hiyo kibra ni ODM zone mariga anajisumbua bure jubilee.
This just educated me to keep off junk and should have healthier foods instead.. Thanks
Mariga enda uinue kiwango cha wachezaji...ur great footballer not a politician..unabebwa apo na ruto .ndio uharibu kura za kibra...alafu uanguke..it would be beter for you to be remembered as a person who natured young footballers with the experience you have
Your Comment you have been played as you played football
Stivo anatori wasee labda atueleze maana fiche ya hiyo hit" mihadarati"
Stivo forgot himself,,,in that scene.
very interesting.... Larry Madowo... you can now come for your assistant💯