Speaking yesterday soon after Jubilee Party kicked off its nominations in the county, Mr Ruto defended his move to join National Super Alliance (NASA) as the fifth co-principal, saying it has boosted his chance of re-election. CCM supporters and the Kipsigis community at large are fully behind me,” said the governor. Three aspirants were yesterday fighting it out for the Jubilee Party ticket to face Governor Ruto in the August 8 polls. They are National Assembly Deputy Speaker Joyce Laboso, Dr Julius Kones and Bomet Deputy Governor Stephen Mutai. ALSO READ: Former Minister Kipkalya Kones's son clinches CCM ticket

Source: Standard Digital April 24, 2017 19:52 UTC