Jubilee Party faces acid test in Rift Valley, as independents join the race

Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM) leaders Emurua Dikir MP Johana Ng’eno, Woman Rep aspirant Lydiah Ntimama, Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto and Narok governor aspirant Patrick Ntutu in Kilgoris. [Robert Kiplagat, Standard]

The high number of independent candidates in the Rift Valley is reshaping the political landscape in the region ahead of the August 8 elections.

Besides the independents, Jubilee Party nominees are also facing stiff competition from aspirants in Senator Gideon Moi’s Kanu and Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto’s Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM).