Lawmakers now seek to allow use of nicknames on the ballot paper

The republished Elections (Amendment) Bill 2021 is sponsored by Nyeri Senator Ephraim Maina. [David Njaaga, Standard]

Politicians could have the liberty to include their nicknames on the ballot paper in next year’s elections if a proposed law is passed by Parliament.

In the republished Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2021 sponsored by Nyeri Senator Ephraim Maina, which is presently before the Senate, the lawmakers are seeking to be allowed to identify themselves on the ballot with nicknames instead of official names.