Isaac Ruto move to hang on to CCM spoils comeback bid

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok voteS at Kapkimolwa Primary School in Bomet East. [Gilbert Kimutai, Standard]

He accused Ruto of being funded by Azimio to undermine the deputy president forcing Ruto to spend his time on the campaign trail fighting the allegation. He accused the Barchok's campaign of spreading propaganda rather than selling their development agenda even as opponents painted him as a rebel out to spoil the party for the deputy president in the Rift Valley.

Momentum slowed

His momentum was slowed during the last days of the campaigns when the deputy president called on the residents to vote for UDA candidates only.