The fierce contest in the Kibra by-election is turning out to be a struggle by political bigwigs out to test their popularity ahead of 2022 General Election.
At the heart of the battle is the political power play pitting Deputy President William Ruto against Opposition chief Raila Odinga. Dr Ruto appears keen to settle scores with Raila after the latter’s peace deal with President Uhuru Kenyatta that some say has given the ODM leader some influence in the Government.