Ethics Body Claims Kenya's Candidate Vetting Process

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has claimed sole constitutional authority to screen candidates for public office but invited other groups to participate in supplementary roles.

Presidential candidates Kalonzo Musyoka, William Ruto and Uhuru Kenyatta after a meeting at the Norfolk Hotel in Nairobi.

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