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IEBC clears Johnson Sakaja to run for Nairobi governor

Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja after he presented himself at DCI Headquarters in Nairobi over his degree saga. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja has been cleared by IEBC to contest for Nairobi governor in the August 9 polls.

This is after the electoral body’s Dispute Resolution Committee dismissed a petition that challenged Sajaka’s clearance to contest on grounds that he did not have a valid university degree, which is a requirement for the job.

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