The
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has confirmed that candidates
no longer need a university degree to contest for president, governor, or
Member of Parliament, following court rulings that struck down the requirement
as unconstitutional due to discrimination.
IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu emphasized this change in an interview, noting candidates must still meet basics like citizenship and voter registration.
While some welcome the inclusivity, others worry about leadership standards, and police plan to flag those with histories of political violence as unfit.