3 more hopefuls for municipal seats register today in Kuwait

Candidacy registration for upcoming municipal elections proceeded for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday, with three hopefuls delivering their papers at the general election affairs commission of the Ministry of Interior. The candidates who submitted their nomination papers were Abdullah Ahmad Al-Kanderi and Nabil Hussein Al-Omar from the fourth constituency, and Aaref Delim Al-Majedi from the 8th constituency. Nominees' registration is due to proceed till September 6th. Kuwait has witnessed municipal elections 10 times since the State's independence in 1961. The first polling was held in June 1964. The municipal council plays a key role in the country's construction, development and beautification of public places and streets.