The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has issued a notice in the Kenya Gazette declaring no contests in Sabena Ward and Ravine Ward in Garissa and Baringo Counties. In the Gazette Notice dated 1st July 2022, IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati listed Issa Aden Abdi of the National Agenda Party of Kenya and Julius Kimutai Ngotie of the United Democratic Alliance as having being duly elected as County Assembly Ward representatives for Sabena and Ravine Wards respectively.
The Elections (General) Regulations, 2012 provides that "If at the close of nominations for any elective post only one candidate is validly nominated in respect of that elective post in an electoral area, the Commission shall declare the candidate duly elected." The two candidates therefore, will not be on the ballot paper during the August 9th elections and will be awaiting to be sworn in after the Elections.