Aspirant, nominee, candidate
Many people announce they will run. Only some are nominated by a party (or qualify as independents) and are then cleared by the IEBC to appear on the ballot paper. Chagua shows each person's status, so you know where they are in that process.
Who can stand
- President: a citizen by birth, qualified to stand for Parliament, nominated by a party or as an independent, and nominated by at least two thousand voters from each of a majority of the counties.
- Member of Parliament or Senator: a registered voter who meets the education, moral and ethical requirements set by law, nominated by a party or standing as an independent.
- Governor: a person eligible for election as a member of the county assembly.
- MCA: a registered voter who meets the education, moral and ethical requirements set by law, nominated by a party or standing as an independent.
Independent candidates need supporters
- National Assembly: at least 1,000 registered voters in the constituency.
- Senate: at least 2,000 registered voters in the county.
- County assembly: at least 500 registered voters in the ward.