The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has written to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to block 241 aspirants from contesting in the August 9 polls.
According to a letter seen by Nyakundi Report, the EACC has blacklisted the 241 aspirants, including outgoing Murang'a governor Mwangi Wa Iria, former Nairobi governors Mike Sonko and Evans Kidero, and Kirinyaga's Anne Mumbi Waiguru, for failing to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Other notable names on the list include former CAS Chris Obure, Uasin Gishu Woman Rep Gladys Boss Shollei, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, Sirisia MP John Waluke, and Teso South parliamentary hopeful Sospeter Ojaamong.
Presidential aspirants on the list include Wa Iria of Usawa Kwa Wote Party, Justus Onyango of Justice and Freedom Party, and Republican Party presidential running mate Matayo Jared.
Among the gubernatorial aspirants are Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki of UDA, Anne Waiguru, Christopher Obure, Thuo Mathenge of the New Democrats seeking Nyeri seat, Jeremiah Loro Mukai ODM candidate for Turkana, Richard Leresian Jubilee candidate for Samburu, Former Petroleum CS John Munyes Jubilee candidate for Turkana County, and Kofa Asman ANC candidate for Tana River County.
Senatorial aspirants on the list include Migori Governor Okoth Obado eyeing Migori senatorial seat under People's Democratic Party, Danson Mungata UDA candidate seeking Tana River senate seat, Lillian Mbogo Jubilee candidate for Embu, and others.