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By Koki Muli
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is mandated to vet all the candidates for elective/party lists positions and guarantee to Kenyans that they are qualified to vie.
The Constitution and Elections Act provide that candidates for the elections of Senator, Member of the National Assembly and County Assembly must have minimum educational qualification of post secondary school qualification recognised in Kenya.However, a candidate for election as President, Deputy President, County Governor or Deputy County Governor must be a holder of a degree from a university recognised in Kenya.
State and public officers other than those holding the positions of the President; the Deputy President; or Member of Parliament or County Assemblies (including councillors) must resign their public offices seven months before the elections and other than for their campaigns, candidates cannot participate in any harambee or fundraising eight months before or during elections.
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