Former Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo has ruled out running for Elgeyo Marakwet senator on the Jubilee Party ticket. Next month, he will reveal the party he will use in his bid to replace Senator Kipchumba Murkomen in the August 8 election, he said. On December 13, Kimaiyo hosted ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi in Elgeyo Marakwet and sources say he has been considering the possibility of running on the ANC or Kanu ticket. Kimaiyo has camped in Elgeyo Marakwet for three months to market his bid and consult residents ahead of the launch. Murkomen, a Ruto ally, faces an uphill task in seeking reelection as he will battle more than four aspirants in the Jubilee Party primaries in April.

Source: The Star January 27, 2017 22:19 UTC