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Governor Okoth Obado has sworn allegiance to DP William Ruto while his wife Hellen Odhiambo (right) is campaigning for Raila Odinga. [File, Standard]
As elections draw closer, members of some of Kenya’s prominent families have aligned themselves with the two main political camps, Kenya Kwanza and Azimio, setting the stage for tough duels.
In some instances, family members are vying against one another and in some, they (family members) are supporting different candidates. Even spouses have found themselves in these scenarios -backing different candidates.
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