Alex Tolgos entry into Senate race jolts Kipchumba Murkomen's back to election reality

Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor Alex Tolgos and Senator Kipchumba Murkomen when they addressed the press at Iten before the County Assembly was reopened from the recess. [Kevin Tunoi, Standard]

The race for Elgeyo Marakwet Senate seat is shaping up into a battle between incumbent Kipchumba Murkomen and his long-time political nemesis, Governor Alex Tolgos.

Tolgos’ entry into the race has ruined the party for Murkomen, who had no challenger during the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) nominations on April 14.

It was a direct ticket for Murkomen during the primaries and he was poised to face minimal challenge in the General Election as he eyes a third term.