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AfricaPress-Kenya:<\/strong> Campaigns for the Kisumu North ward by-election has intensified after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) cleared eight candidates to battle for the seat.<\/p>\n

Returning Officer Dennis Omari yesterday warned candidates against engaging in violence. He called for peaceful campaigns.<\/p>\n

“We want all candidates to have a fair chance to market their policies and allow voters to make an informed decision,” said Mr Omari.<\/p>\n

Those cleared include Samwel Dede of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Gerald Ogada of Ford-Kenya and John Ouko of Amani National Congress (ANC).<\/p>\n

Others are Walter Okello (Independent), Hanningtone Onyango (Movement for Democratic Growth), Dan Osila (Independent), Joshua Ogada (Independent) and David Ayieko of Kadu-Asili.<\/p>\n

The candidates have submitted their campaign rally calendars to IEBC to enable the commission to monitor their campaigns.<\/p>\n

The seat fell vacant following resignation of Elisha Oraro, who was elected the Kisumu Assembly speaker early this year.<\/p>\n

Mr Oraro took over from Onyango Oloo who was impeached.<\/p>\n

The former speaker had sought redress in court but the case is yet to be decided.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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