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MCAs eyeing MP seats have until April 9 to resign

IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Members of county assemblies seeking parliamentary seats have two months to resign, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has said. The electoral commission moved to clear the air over the fate of ward reps pursuing higher office, directing that they should continue enjoying tenure of office until April 9, when they are expected to present their nomination papers to IEBC.

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