High octane politics at burial as Ruto and Raila allies fight

Deputy President William Ruto with ODM leader Raila Odinga during the burial of Mzee Abel Gongera, father to Kisii County Joash Maangi at the Tendere Secondary School grounds, Gucha, Kisii County. [DPPS, Standard]

MPs allied to Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga exchanged blows at a burial attended by the two leaders.

Yesterday, Ruto and Raila who were sharing a podium for the first time this year during the burial of Abel Gongera, the father to Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi, watched as their allies exchanged blows.