Thirdway Alliance party leader Dr Ekuru Aukot has disqualified from the presidential race by the electoral commission for failing to meet the set requirement.
Dr Aukot who was seeking to make a second attempt at the presidency was turned away for failing to provide copies of the IDs of his supporters.
presidential aspirants were required by IEBC to collect 48,000 signatures—at least 2,000 from at least 24 of the 47 counties—and align them with copies of the identity cards as proof of consent.
Dr Aukot also failed to meet the minimum number of signatures from his supporters, which is required for registration as a presidential candidate.
So far five candidates have been cleared to contest for the presidency they include Walter Mong'are of Umoja Summit Party, Prof George Wajackoyah of Roots Party of Kenya, David Mwaura Waihiga of the Agano party, Deputy President William Ruto of UDA and Raila Odinga of Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance.
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