Ensure journalists, doctors and cops vote in Kenyan election, Mwangi tells IEBC
Activist and Starehe MP aspirant, Boniface Mwangi, has called for the IEBC to put in place mechanisms for security personnel, doctors and journalists to vote in the August 8 general elections.
According to Mwangi, these groups are usually bound by their jobs and unable to vote.
“I have unsuccessfully asked the IEBC for information on what mechanism it has put in place to ensure these Kenyans participate in the election,” he said in a statement.
Adding that failure on the part of the IEBC to provide the information as requested would be a violation of rights.
Mwangi, who has often been praised by followers for his strong opinions, launched the Ukweli party in March 2017.
The Ukweli party is described by its founder, as a new party that brings together citizens who want to live in a Kenya where everyone is empowered to engage politically, to realise their full potential, to prosper economically, and to thrive in a socially cohesive community that celebrates our diversity as a people.
Further, the party’s slogan is “Nguvu kwa mwananchi” which translates to “Power to the people”.
He will face musician Charles Njagua, aka Jaguar, of the Jubilee Party and ODM’s Steve Mbogo.
Mwangi said Ukweli will pursue matters of social services, the economy, security and public safety, governance and leadership.
He has pledged to push for the reduction of MP’s salaries, the number of representatives, vehicle grants, loans, and mortgages.
The politician will also agitate for the elimination of illegal sitting allowances and unreasonable medical cover for MPs and senators, according to The Star.
