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DP William Ruto clashes with Raila Odinga over Nairobi seat as Jubilee infighting intensifies

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero (Left) and Cord leader Raila Odinga at a meeting in Nairobi yesterday. [PHOTO: EDWARD KIPLIMO/STANDARD]

Deputy President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga have clashed over battle for Nairobi top seat, which they have signalled has the highest stakes for them outside the Presidency.

Raila yesterday met Orange Democratic Movement’s Nairobi leaders to strategise how to fend off Jubilee’s onslaught to seize control of the management of the capital city, as he mocked Ruto over his declaration the ruling coalition was determined to dislodge Governor Evans Kidero.

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