[PHOTO: FILE]Senior politicians in the North Rift are digging in for major political battles for elective seats in the days ahead. They will battle it out with Governor Cleophas Lagat for the Jubilee Party ticket. Kimaiyo has remained cagey about his party ticket, with speculation rife that he will be seeking the seat on a Kanu ticket. Kachapin was elected governor on a Kanu ticket in 2013 but has since defected to Jubilee and will defend the seat on the party's ticket. Former Cabinet Minister Samuel Poghisio will be running for Senate on a Kanu ticket and is expected to face off with Julius Murgor on the Jubilee Party ticket.

Source: Standard Digital January 24, 2017 19:53 UTC