KILIMANJARO, Oct. 15 -- THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set December 30, this year as new date for the parliamentary election for Siha Constituency in Kilimanjaro Region.

The decision follows the suspension of the earlier electoral process after the death of Daudi Wilibrod Ntuyehabi, a parliamentary candidate for the Civic United Front (CUF), who passed away on October 8, this year.

In a statement, INEC Director of Election, Ramadhani Kailima, said the suspension was in line with Section 71(1) of the Election Act for the President, Members of Parliament and Councillors No. 1 of 2024.

“The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) received official communication from the Returning Officer of Siha Co...