The media was however not allowed to cover the proceedings with the commission insisting the presence of media and the public may hinder their efforts of getting the very best for the jobs. NTV's Enock Sikolia was at the KICC and filed the following story.
Pamoja na Chama cha wananchi CUF kutoa angalizo kwa Tume mapema sana juu ya hatari ya kushirikishwa masheha na kuwalalamikia viongozi hawa wa serikali za mitaa kwa maandishi lakini Tume haikuchukua hatua.