IEBC Extends Deadlines for Presidential Candidates to Name their Running Mates
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati on Tuesday, April 26 announced a new date for the naming of running mates by presidential candidates.
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Speaking at the IEBC Headquarters in Nairobi, Chebukati announced the commission had set May 16, 2022, as the deadline for presidential and gubernatorial candidates to name running mates.
The announcement came after the electoral body held a meeting with officials from political parties at IEBC offices. The parties had asked the IEBC to reconsider its earlier decision to gazette Thursday, April 28, as the deadline.
"After meeting with officials from political parties, we have decided to move the deadline for the naming of running mates and deputy governors to May 16. However. May 2 remains the deadline for those candidates running as independents," Chebukati stated.
In addition, candidates eyeing the presidential and gubernatorial seats will be required to submit the names to institutions concerned with the integrity of leaders for scrutiny before August 9
