Local elections were held in Kericho County to elect a Governor and County Assembly on 4 March 2013.[1] Under the new constitution, which was passed in a 2010 referendum, the 2013 general elections were the first in which Governors and members of the County Assemblies for the newly created counties were elected.
Gubernatorial election
| Candidate | Running Mate | Coalition | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepkwony, Paul Kiprono | Kikwai, Susan Chepkoech | United Republican Party | -- | |
| Keter, Jonah Kipkemoi | Kirui, Kenneth Kipkoech | United Democratic Forum Party | -- | |
| Kirui, Charles Davy Kipngetich Arap | Samuel Rotich Kimutai | Kenya African National Union | -- | |
| Sigei, Joel Kipkosge | Samumkut, Beatrice Chepkemoi | Orange Democratic Movement | -- | |
Prospective candidates
The following are some of the candidates who have made public their intentions to run:[2]
- Charles Kirui - former Belgut MP
- Prof. Paul Chepkwony - a former Moi University lecturer
- Sammy Chepkwony
- Jonah Keter - a former deputy chairman of Tea Board of Kenya
- Joel Sigei - a career provincial administrator.
References
- ↑ "Kenya to hold polls in March 2013, says elections body". The Citizen. 18 March 2012. Archived from the original on 5 July 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- ↑ "Ruto, URP wave rules Kericho race for county manager". The Standard. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
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