This archive report was first published on 4 September 2019.
Published on September 4, 2019, a heated exchange has erupted between human rights activist Boniface Mwangi and Raila Junior over who is the right candidate in the Kibra Constituency by-election.
The controversy began after Raila Junior ridiculed Mwangi's candidate, Editar Ochieng, who will be running on Ukweli Party's ticket, associated with the activist.
However, Raila Junior gave her slim chance at victory, stating, "I honestly feel there will be more spoilt votes than votes for her @bonifacemwangi if @SportPesa were still on I'd make that bet. Why would someone waste their time and money like this?"
Responding to Raila Junior's comments, Mwangi did not mince his words, retorting that Junior's father, Raila Odinga, had run for presidency for years without success.
"Your father @RailaOdinga has been running for President since 1997. 22 year later he is still running but has never been sworn as president. @Railajunior let @oeditar run for MP Kibra in peace. Bet on your dad becoming president in 2022 and let Editar Ochieng be," Mwangi said.
Later, Mwangi reminded Junior how in 2018 he went to a restaurant and lamented on Twitter how Talisman restaurant discriminated his child, claiming the establishment has a 'racist' playground where toys are only available to white children.
The Kibra parliamentary seat, which fell vacant following the death of Ken Okoth, has attracted a number of candidates from various parties.
