MYWO polls fail to take off due to a technicality

Kenya: Maendeleo ya Wanawake Organisation elections in Kirinyaga failed to take off after two contenders for the chairperson's seat were both locked out on a technicality.

Ms Christine Ngari and Diana Wanjiru Gicaia were told off by the county delegates for having lost at their respective wards.

"Ms Ngari and Ms Gicaia lost at Ngaru and Nyangati wards and we cannot allow them to seek the top seat," said Ms Caroline Wamarwa, a delegate from Mwea.

The two were also accused of secretly obtaining elections guidelines to get undue advantage over their rivals.