46 Governors are facing six years in jail or up to Sh2 Million fine over illegal use of State resources in personal campaigns.
A letter from IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati to Director of Public Prosecutions Keriako Tobiko stated that only 12 candidates- a governor, one deputy governor, four Senators, two MPs and four MCAs had complied with the law and supplied their lists by the time the notice lapsed.
"Any other person using State resources other than those registered with the commission are committing offences to which, upon sufficient evidence gathered, should be prosecuted swiftly," Chebukati stated in the letter.
Those who have complied include Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero, Narok deputy Governor Evelyn Aruasa, Migori Senator Wilfred Machage, Kisumu Senator Anyang' Nyong'o, Nominated Senators Janet Ong’era, Elizabeth Ongoro and Nyando MP Fred Outa and Tharaka-Nithi Woman Rep Beatrice Nkatha.
Section 14 of the Election Offences Act requires all sitting MPs, governors and their deputies and MCAs to declare the facilities or equipment attached to them within 14 days of an IEBC notice.
The law also prohibits the government from publishing any advertisements of its achievements either in the print or electronic media, or by way of banners or hoardings in public places during the election period.
In his response letter to IEBC, Tobiko urged the commission to immediately impound State resources that are unlawfully being used over the campaign period even before investigations are finished
