Independent candidates defy calls to step aside for UDA ticket holders

Announcement of final poll results disrupted by supporters of different aspirants at Kabarnet Deaf and Blind school during the UDA nominations. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Independent candidates from North Rift have defied calls to drop their bids in favour of United Democratic Alliance candidates.

Calls by UDA leader and Deputy President William Ruto, his running mate Rigathi Gachagua and other allies and supporters of the six-piece voting pattern say the plan has been compromised.