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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has today announced the dates for by-elections for the Kandara, and Garissa Township parliamentary positions, Elegeyo Marakwet senatorial position and the Member of County Assembly (MCA) position for Shella ward, Lamu county.

In a gazette notice dated, October 28, 2022, the electoral commission announced that the by-election for the areas will be held on January 5, 2023.

“By-Elections for Members of National Assembly, Kandara and Garissa Township Constituencies, Member of Senate, Elgeyo Marakwet County and Member for Shella Ward, Lamu County Assembly scheduled to be held on Thursday, 5th January 2023,” the notice reads in parts.

By-Elections for Members of National Assembly, Kandara and Garissa Township Constituencies, Member of Senate, Elgeyo Marakwet County and Member for Shella Ward, Lamu County Assembly scheduled to be held on Thursday, 5th January, 2023https://t.co/hVpOV1iRzA#5thJanuaryByelections pic.twitter.com/QhPlbzzdHt

— IEBC (@IEBCKenya) October 30, 2022

The Chebukati-led commission directed that political parties that wish to participate should submit the names of their candidates before November 14, 2022.

The latest comes after the previous members’ resignation following their appointment to President William Ruto’s cabinet.

Kandara’s parliamentary seat was previously occupied by Alice Wahome who was recently sworn in as Cabinet Secretary (CS) for water and sanitation.

Garissa township was previously occupied by Aden Duale, who is currently the CS for Defence whereas the Elegeyo Marakwet senatorial position was previously occupied by Kipchumba Murkomen who is the current CS for Transport and Public works.