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Tribunal stops UDA plans for Kathambi in Njoro MP election

Njoro MP Charity Kathambi Chepkwony addressing press in Nakuru on January 25, 2022. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has issued an injunction to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party against recognising Njoro MP Charity Kathambi as its candidate for the seat.

The tribunal has also stopped the party from submitting Kathambi’s name to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as its nominee in the August 9 general elections. This follows a petition filed by John Kariuki Kaniaru, an aspirant who disputed the April 14 nomination exercise and its results claiming it was marred with irregularities and illegalities.

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