Carlos Kioko Henry, Maendeleo Chap Chap's senatorial candidate for Machakos.[Photo/Daily Nation]The final day for senatorial candidates to present their nomination papers to IEBC was colored with political theatrics perhaps aimed at capturing the attention of the electorates.
In Machakos, five candidates have been given green light by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to contest Machakos senatorial seat that outgoing senator, Johnstone Muthama has declined to defend.
The electoral body cleared Ms Winfred Mutua (Jubilee), Jackson Kala (Wiper), Boniface Kabaka (Chama Cha Uzalendo), Mutua Katuku (People’s Trust Party) and Carlos Kioko (Maendeleo Chap Chap).
The five candidates, whose nomination papers were inspected and cleared by County IEBC Manager Joyce Wamalwa at the commission’s offices in Machakos town, are expected to stage a political battle to succeed Muthama in the August 8 General Election.