Charity Ngilu locks media out of IEBC registration hall as she is cleared to defend seat

Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu during a past interview with The Standard. [Esther Jeruto, Standard]

Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu was today (Monday, June 6)) cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, ending months-long speculation that she was not interested in defending her seat.

However, her clearance at Kitui Multi-Purpose Hall was not without drama. As soon as she arrived, Ngilu demanded that the media be locked out of the registration hall, saying she did not want any photos or videos taken.