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Hillary Barchok, Isaac Ruto in fierce fight for county top seat, political survival

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok and Chama Cha Mashinani party leader Isaac Ruto when they shared a platform at Kipreres in Bomet east. [Gilbert Kimutai, Standard]

Battle lines have been drawn in the Bomet governor contest, with each of the three main contestants promising to change the lives of the locals. Governor Hillary Barchok, Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM) party leader Isaac Ruto and ANC candidate Mr Bernard Mutai are each hoping to carry the day on August 9.

Even as the three traverse the county to woo voters,  political pundits say it is a do or die for the incumbent Governor (Mr Barchok) and the former (Mr Ruto).

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