The General Election was poised to pull some surprises in Western Kenya as political heavyweights battled newcomers to retain their seats.
The major contest was between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) of Raila Odinga, Ford-Kenya of Moses Wetangula, Amani National Congress (ANC) of Musalia Mudavadi and Democratic Action Party (DAP K) of Wafula Wamunyinyi.