A record number of independent candidates have filed to contest the December 2024 elections, reflecting growing dissatisfaction with the two major political parties. The candidates include professionals, business people, and activists.
Notable independent candidates include:
- Former civil society leaders
- Business executives
- Academics and professionals
- Youth activists
- Former party members who lost primaries
The independent candidates are running on platforms of anti-corruption, economic development, and youth empowerment. Many are focusing on specific issues rather than broad ideological platforms.
