A do-or-die race looms today for Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko and 2013 presidential candidate Peter Kenneth as JP members cast their votes to nominate who will run against Governor Evans Kidero. It appeared Sonko and Kenneth were not willing to step down for each other, leaving their future in the hands of JP electors. Kenneth’s entry into the race for the coveted office is largely seen to have everything to do with the 2022 presidential succession politics. At the 2013 election, Sonko garnered 116,622 votes more than Kidero’s 692,483, even though they ran for different seats. Lang’ata constituency is another area to watch as several aspirants from the Kalenjin community battle it out for the ticket.

Source: The Star April 25, 2017 21:50 UTC