Kenya's National Assembly in session. Photo: theeastafrican.co.ke

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It will be an uphill task for persons seeking clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) after the integrity agency tightened its clearance rules ahead of the August elections.

The new regulations will block politicians with pending integrity cases (under investigation) from vying for elective seats.

“A candidate shall obtain and submit clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission as prescribed under the Leadership and Integrity Act,” states the new regulations.

Earlier, aspirants were expected to submit self-declaration forms as enshrined in the First Schedule to the Leadership and Integrity Act.

However, the EACC is now seeking to have all clearance powers on their hands.

The new strict rules have been submitted to the National Assembly for MPs' approval.