Political dynasties: Family members jostle for elective seats

Former Minister Kipkalaya Kones's son Kevin Kipngetich with Governor Isaac Ruto who is eyeing Bomet East parliamentary seat on an CCM ticket. Kipngetich is set to faceoff with her mother Beatrice Kones who won teh Jubilee nomination early this week.PHOTO BY GILBERT KIMUTAI/STANDARD.

The just concluded party primaries brought to the fore familiar relatives who will be battling for various political seats in the August 8 polls.

Kenya’s political dynasties – families where several members are involved in politics, particularly electoral politics – are at it again in this year’s elections.