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Nairobi Senator slams party nominations law

Jubilee nominated senator Paul Njoroge has vowed to fight an amendment to the elections law that allows party nomination losers to be included in party lists.PHOTO: COURTESY

Jubilee nominated senator Paul Njoroge has vowed to fight an amendment to the elections law that allows party nomination losers to be included in party lists.

The legislator argued that the move would lock out minorities and marginalised groups from being nominated, as parties will reward loyalists with seats set aside for the youth, women and persons with disabilities.

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