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Former Rift Valley minister blames opponents for what happened during DP Ruto's rally

  • Party nominations in Kenya were marred with irregularities and complaints from different candidates.
  • Rebellion from crowds in different counties saw leaders jeered and booed - latest case was DP Ruto in one of his perceived 'strongholds'

Following party nominations that were described by pundits as shambolic, the emergence of independent candidates was encouraged, prompting many nomination losers to immediately register as independents.

Inter party divisions due to disagreements during nominations was evident, with majority defecting to the opposite party or running alone.

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