Editor's Review

Chebukati had earlier directed presidential aspirants to submit the names of their deputies by Thursday, April 28.

IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati has released a new deadline for Presidential candidates to present the name of their running mates.

Speaking to the press after a meeting with party officials on Tuesday, Chebukati said Presidential candidates now have until May 16 to present the name of their deputies.

Governor seat candidates and their deputies have also been given May 16 as the deadline for presenting their names.

{A composite image of ODM leader Raila Odinga and deputy president William Ruto. IMAGE: COURTESY}

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"We have met and agreed that Presidential and Governor seats candidates will now present their details and that of their deputies by May 16," Chebukati said in the press conference.

IEBC will now gazette the new changes.

Earlier, it was reported that Chebukati had directed presidential aspirants to submit the names of their deputies by Thursday, April 28.

The deadline meant aspirants had just a day from today (Tuesday) to present the name.

Both Kenya Kwanza Alliance and the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance opposed the new deadline.

The issue of running mates has been a thorny issue for both the Azimio and Kenya Kwanza teams as both teams has several leaders jostling for the slot.

The new deadline now gives them a chance to consult more and reveal their preferred deputies.