Tough, swift action only way to deter poll violence

Thursday's start to political party nominations ahead of the August 8 General Election was chaotic. All along, there have been pointers to this, something that has seen this newspaper call on political parties to put a tight leash on their aspirants and followers.

First in line to conduct party primaries after the window opened Thursday was the Orange Democratic Movement, with the biggest focus on the Busia County gubernatorial race. Incumbent Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong was being challenged for the chance to vie on the ODM's ticket by Funyula MP Paul Otuoma. No one has had a kind word for the other and the possibility of violence was high.