The Kenyan Electoral Commission has announced December 27 as the date for the presidential elections. The head of the commission urged the citizens to avoid and prevent any electoral violations. In addition to the presidential elections, parliamentary and local council elections will also be held on the same date. This election will end the 24-year rule of Daniel arap Moi in Kenya, who, according to the law, cannot run for this position. The ruling party, KANU, has nominated Uhuru Kenyatta, the son of Jomo Kenyatta, the country's first president, while the National Rainbow Coalition, the opposition alliance, has nominated Mwai Kibaki, a veteran politician, for the presidency. The Kenyan parliament was dissolved last week by the president's decree to pave the way for the election of a new parliament.
December is the Month of Presidential Elections in Kenya - 2002-10-30
Kenya is set to hold presidential elections on December 27, 2002, marking the end of Daniel arap Moi's 24-year presidency. Uhuru Kenyatta is the ruling party's candidate, while the opposition has nominated Mwai Kibaki. This election is significant as it represents a potential shift in Kenya's political landscape.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The Kenyan Electoral Commission has announced presidential elections for December 27, 2002, marking the end of Daniel arap Moi's presidency. Both parliamentary and local council elections will also take place on the same day.
- The elections will conclude a 24-year rule by Daniel arap Moi, who is ineligible to run again.
- Uhuru Kenyatta is the candidate for the ruling party, KANU, while Mwai Kibaki represents the opposition.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Kenya has experienced a long period of single-party rule under KANU, and the upcoming elections are seen as a critical test for democracy in the country.
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