Ruto, Raila and Matiang’i lock horns in Bonchari by-election

Raila Odinga, William Ruto and Fred Matiang'i. [File, Standard]

The political heavyweights meet again at the Bonchari by-election today as each party aims for a win for their candidates.   

Yesterday, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission was finalizing plans for the by-elections that has attracted 13 candidates.

In this parliamentary battle which pits Deputy President William Ruto, ODM party leader Raila Odinga and Interior and Coordination Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i, each of them is hoping to make a political statement 14 months to the General Elections.