GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES A NEW PUBLIC HOLIDAY AHEAD OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

The Government has declared Thursday, October 26th a public holiday.

Acting Interior CS Fred Matiang'i on Thursday gazetted the election day as a holiday to enable Kenyans to participate in the repeat polls. 

The announcement comes amid political uncertainty in the country ahead of the polls. 

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati has expressed frustration in planning for the repeat polls declaring that he can't assure a credible election.

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