Bomet local elections, 2013
Local elections were held in Bomet County on 4 March 2013 to elect a Governor and County Representatives.[1] Under the new constitution, which was passed in a 2010 referendum, the 2013 general elections were the first in which Governors and members of the County Assemblies for the newly-created counties were elected. 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]
Gubernatorial election
| Candidate | Running Mate | Coalition | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirui, Sammy Kipngetich | Kipngetich, Nickson Langat | United Democratic Forum Party | -- | |
| Koech, John Kipseng Arap | Chepkwony, David Kipkorir | Kenya African National Union | -- | |
| Kones, Julius Kipyegon | Maritim, Stanley Kipkemoi | Kenya National Congress | -- | |
| Rotich, David Shadrack | Kerich, Nicholas | Federal Party of Kenya | -- | |
| Ruto, Isaac Kiprono | Mutai, Stephen Kipkoech | United Republican Party | -- |
Prospective candidates
The following are some of the candidates who have made public their intentions to run:[3][4]
- Isaac Ruto - Chepalungu MP
- Julius Kones - Konoin MP
- Clement Kiplangat Mutai - businessman
- Shadrack Rotich - Manager with the Association of Local Government Authorities of Kenya (Algak),
- John Koech - former East African Community Minister
- Sammy Kirui - former Local Government Permanent Secretary
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
- ↑ http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Aspirants-for-Governor-Bomet/-/1064/1642118/-/rqywjvz/-/index.html
- ↑ "Tea farmers promised factories and roads in Bomet". Daily Nation. 12 December 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
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