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CS Fred Matiang’i makes request to IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati

Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i with (from left) KNEC Chairman George Magoha, Education Ps Belio Kipsang and the Acting KNEC CEO Mary Kerogo address the Press on the National Examination dates and Moi Girls fire investigation results 04/09/17 Photo Moses Omusula

The repeat presidential election will be held on October 17.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) yesterday announced the date hours after the Education Ministry requested that election be held latest by October 17 so as not to disrupt the national examinations that begin next month.

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