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Uhuru, Raila camps divided over independents as they battle for numbers

Nominated MP Johnson Sakaja

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition flag-bearer Raila Odinga’s camps are divided on how to deal with independent candidates, putting the two presidential front runners at a crossroads.

While Uhuru and Raila are keen  to ensure high voter turnout in their strongholds for their bids, the unprecedented number of independent candidates has created a force that could cause voter apathy if not well handled.

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