New battlefront in DP's turf as Keter poll win annulled

Nandi Hill MP Alfred Keter (centre), accompanied by MPs Johana Ng’eno and Silah Tiren addresses his supporters along the Oginga Odinga Street after the High Court nullified his election and ordered for fresh election in Eldoret. [Photos by Peter Ochieng/Standard]

The nullification of the election of Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter has set the stage for a potentially explosive political contest in Deputy President William Ruto's backyard.

Keter’s victory was yesterday invalidated by the High Court in Eldoret on grounds that he had campaigned beyond the scheduled period.