The Head of State issued the directive during a crisis
meeting at State House on Saturday.
According to a statement by UDA, Gachagua's role is to
ensure that unity is restored between the two camps that are at
loggerheads on the process of grassroots elections.
The DP will as a result lead in negotiations that are
expected to lead to a political settlement.
"Nairobi's polls can be held on the same day as the
other two counties," the President directed his deputy.
In Nairobi, two camps have been at loggerheads with one
allied to Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja while the other is linked to
Gachagua’s friend and Embakasi North MP James Gakuya, both of whom are seeking
the UDA chairmanship in Nairobi County.
In one of the elections that took place two weeks ago,
supporters of both camps clashed at a venue in one of the constituencies.
During the State House meeting, President Ruto also directed
National Elections Board (NEB) Chairman Anthony Mwaura to cancel grassroots
elections in Narok and West Pokot counties.
He explained that the elections would be put on hold due to
pending disputes that were filed in court.
The Head of State also gave UDA the go-ahead to carry
grassroots elections in 13 more counties.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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