Kenya gubernatorial election in Kericho, 2013
The 2013 gubernatorial elections for Kericho will be held on 4 March 2013.[1] Under the new constitution, which was passed during the 2010 referendum, the 2013 general election will be the first where there would be election of County governors and their deputies for the 47 newly created counties. They will also be the first general elections run by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) which has released the official list of candidates.[2]
Candidates
| Candidate | Running Mate | Coalition | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepkwony, Paul Kiprono | Kikwai, Susan Chepkoech | URP | -- | |
| Keter, Jonah Kipkemoi | Kirui, Kenneth Kipkoech | UDFP | -- | |
| Kirui, Charles Davy Kipngetich Arap | Samuel Rotich Kimutai | KANU | -- | |
| Sigei, Joel Kipkosge | Samumkut, Beatrice Chepkemoi | ODM | -- | |
Prospective candidates
The following are some of the candidates who have made public their intentions to run:[3]
- Charles Kirui - former Belgut MP
- Prof. Paul Chepkwony - a former Moi University lecturer
- Sammy Chepkwony
- Jonah Keter - a former deputy chairman of Tea Board of Kenya
- Joel Sigei - a career provincial administrator.
References
- ↑ "Kenya to hold polls in March 2013, says elections body". The Citizen. 18 March 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- ↑ http://iebc.or.ke/index.php/media-center/press-releases/item/nominated-candidates-for-the-4th-march-2013?category_id=7
- ↑ "Ruto, URP wave rules Kericho race for county manager". The Standard. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
