Ainamoi Member of Parliament Aspirant Advocate Wycliffe Ngeno Lessan.
By Winnie Towett
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As various political parties continue to woo voters to register to join their parties as members, some aspirants have opted to vie independently during August General Election.
Kericho County has witnessed quite a number of candidates who are opting to go independently saying this is the easiest and cheapest way to get to the ballot instead of going through the hustle of nominations.
Kericho Advocate Wycliffe Ngeno Lessan who is eyeing Ainamoi Member of Parliament seat has indicated that aspirants are facing a lot of challenges in party registration including high registration fees.
This comes at a time when the most dominant party in the region United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is struggling to register members since the members of the public have been reluctant to register as voters leave alone join any political party.
“Political parties have always been a hinge that has not been allowing people express their views. This should change because the constitution under Article 99 allows one to vie through a political party and also go independent,” Lessan said.
The Advocate also urged all candidates for all positions who cannot get to join any party to gather strength and confidently vie independently so as to get a chance to be elected.
Lessan assured his supporters that he will be in the ballot and that he opted to go independently after ‘listening to the ground’.
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