Laikipia gets more time to present Senatorial nomination papers

Presentation of nomination papers for Laikipia Senatorial seat has been extended for a period of two weeks.

The orders were issued by the Political Parties Tribunal after hearing a case filed by ex-Mungiki leader, Maina Njenga.

The five-member Political Parties Tribunal directed the parties to appear for an inter-party hearing on Tuesday, March 14.

Njenga argues that the party rejected his nomination papers adding his political rights were violated.

He claims that party rejected his nomination papers following instructions from the party leader President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto.

In the court documents, Maina claims to have been registered and paid the requisite legal fees seeking for Laikipia Senatorial seat on a Jubilee Party Ticket and paid 50,000 shillings.

He claims that he has a right to protection of the law and full benefit of the law.

Maina says he will suffer irreparable damage if the rejection of his nomination papers is not quashed as it offends the constitution.