Kenya: High Court Suspends Ballot Paper Printing for Mombasa Governor Race Pending Suit By Sonko

4 July 2022
Capital FM (Nairobi)

Mombasa — The High Court in has suspended the gazettement of the Mombasa gubernatorial candidates in the August elections pending the hearing and determination of a suit filed by Mike Sonko.

The three-judge bench also halted the ballot paper printing by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

The Wiper Party was also prevented from nominating another candidate to replace Sonko in the race.

Sonko is seeking to overturn IEBC Dispute Resolution Committee's decision to bar him from vying for the seat.

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