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Parliament admits petition that bars Raila from 2022 presidency

Raila Odinga. Legislators said the application to set presidential candidates’ age limit at 70 was targeted at him. [File, Standard]

A proposal to set the age limit for presidential candidates at 70 has been referred to a parliamentary committee.

The petition by a Mohammed Sheikh from Wajir County seeking to amend the Constitution to bar Kenyans above 70 years from contesting the presidency has drawn opposition from politicians across the political divide.

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