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2017 election to churn out the highest number of losers in the country’s history

A total of 16,259 Kenyans will compete for the 1,882 positions in the August General Election that will also churn out the highest number of losers in the country’s history.

The 2017 candidates are an increase of 3,483 from the 12,776 who took part in the March 4, 2013 elections.

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