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MPs shoot down petition seeking to block Ruto's presidential contest

Fred Ouda. [Collins Oduor/Standard]

Parliament yesterday rejected a petition seeking to bar Deputy President William Ruto from vying for the presidency in 2022.

Through area MP Fred Ouda, Kisumu Central residents had also sought to block deputy governors who have served two terms from gunning for the governor's seat in subsequent elections.

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