National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga has withdrawn from the October 26 Presidential election.
Odinga on Tuesday stated that he had withdrawn from the presidential race because 'it is only through his withdrawal that the country will have a free and fair election as per the law.'
NASA's list of irreducible minimums is yet to be addressed and its leaders have maintained they will not participate in the election if major changes are not made in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
Odinga's withdrawal throws the country into disarray and comes on the same day as Jubilee party politicians discussed amendments to the electoral laws.
The former Prime Minister added during his withdrawal that the commission chaired by Wafula Chebukati should conduct fresh nominations as provided for in Elections Act 2011, Section 13 (1).
The provision states: "A political party shall nominate its candidates for an election under this act at least ninety days before a general election under this Act in accordance with its constitution rules." Fresh nominations will allow other candidates, such as Thirdway Alliance leader Ekuru Aukot, to join the race.
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