The Kericho senatorial by-election is promising to be a bruising battle between the Jubilee Alliance Party (JAP) and independence party Kanu and is likely to renew the political rivalry between Deputy President William Ruto and his political nemesis in Rift Valley.
Last Monday, Kanu declared former Health Minister Paul Sang its candidate to face off with Aaron Cheruiyot, the youthful JAP flag bearer, and two other aspirants. Sang is a well known politician in the region and came second behind former Senator Charles Keter, now the Energy Cabinet Secretary, in the 2013 General Election.