Race for Kenya’s State House picks up pace

ODM leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto.

ODM leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto. PHOTO | FILE

Presidential campaigns in Kenya are expected to pick up momentum once again after a three-week lay-off during which the top candidates sought to stem falling-outs from chaotic party primaries and called off public rallies to mourn former president Mwai Kibaki.

Deputy President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga resumed vote hunting in Nyanza and Mt Kenya counties respectively, addressing a series of town hall meetings and public rallies.