Ruto camp mocks losers as Orange leaders keep mum

Ugenya MP-elect David Ochieng is congratulated by his opponent Daniel Juma at Sega Polytechnic yesterday. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

The results of Friday by-elections sparked a fierce debate on social media, as Deputy President William Ruto’s supporters took credit for the victory.

While a section of ODM supporters and party leader Raila Odinga dismissed this, saying Jubilee didn’t field candidates, Ruto’s camp appeared determined to twist the knife.