Raila and Ruto take 2017 battle to Maa region

When Cord Leader Raila Odinga and his team went to Osiligi Farm, the home of Kajiado Central MP Memusi Kancholi for the thanks giving party, those hired to prepare food made sure meat was in plenty and the invited guests had to apply different methods to enjoy the special delicacy made by maasai morans. The roasted meat was spread a top green leaves that are said to be medicinal . [Photo:PETERSON GITHAIGA/Standard]

As the scramble for votes takes shape ahead of the 2017 elections, the ruling Jubilee coalition and the opposition Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) have turned their focus on the Maasai community.

Deputy President William Ruto pitched camp in Narok County while Opposition chief Raila Odinga has made forays into Laikipia, Samburu and Kajiado counties in the last one month.