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Hold primaries before Ramadhan, IEBC told

IEBC told to hold primaries before Ramadhan. (Photo: Courtesy)

Muslims have urged the electoral commission to conclude political party primaries before the start of the holy month of Ramadhan.

Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (Supkem) Coast regional co-ordinator Sheikh Muhdhar Khatimy urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ensure nominations are carried out a week before the beginning of the holy month to avoid inconveniencing Muslim aspirants.

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