DP William Ruto stumbles in the dark on debate night

Deputy President William Ruto speaks during the debate held at CUEA. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

There was a reasonable expectation that things would get shrill as the August 9 General Election drew nearer. But boy oh boy! Who could have predicted the tenor of the homestretch?

I'll steer clear of some very bad rumours spread by Azimio boss Raphael Tuju that the Deputy President, Man Ruto is a villain of epic proportions, stealing children's playgrounds and beating up women to break their arms and other body parts.