President Uhuru, Raila crack the whip on violent aspirants

Homa bay MP Opondo Kaluma wrestles aspiring candidate Washington Ogaga (in kitenge) after they disagreed during a political rally in Homabay town on 27th November, 2016. The two who had earlier attended a memorial service at the late Otieno Kajwang's home in Mbita ,where Governor Cyprian Awiti's car was allegedly pelted with stones , came face to face and square it out physically to the surprise of other Nyanza leaders. Pictures; Jacob Owiti

As the election fever rises in the country, President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga have taken drastic measures to contain their troops and lock out aspirants who engage in violence.  

Raila said he was ready to invoke his powers as Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader to punish aspirants who engage in violence in their campaigns.