The sibling rivalry pitting the Kenya Kwanza Alliance affiliate parties yet again played out in the open on Wednesday in Kiambu county.
UDA presidential running mate Rigathi Gachagua had pitched tents in Kiambu county, where he held a series of rallies under the umbrella "Mt Kenya express", when a standoff ensued.
At the centre of the standoff were UDA's Kimani Wamatangi on one hand and Tujibebe party candidate William Kabogo on the other.
Hell broke loose when Wamatangi allegedly denied Kabogo the microphone to address the rally.
In his address, Wamatangi urged the electorates to vote for only UDA candidates.
"I'm rallying you to vote me as governor on UDA and I will deliver on the promises that I make," Wamatangi said.
He pointed a finger at Kabogo warning that he won't be intimidated.
"I can also lead Kiambu people and I won't be intimidated at all."
In a rejoinder, Kabongo who had ostensibly envisioned the standoff pulled out his microphone and fired back at Wamatangi.
Kabogo accused the senator of sensing early defeat.
"Kama wewe ni Mwanaume kuja hapa(If you are a real gentleman cross to this side)Kabogo said.
The move sparked an ugly debate of some sorts as the two embarked on a shouting match.
Supporters of both camps exacerbated the already volatile situation as they wrestled with each other in booing and jeering.
The standoff happened in the full glare of Gachagua who watched helplessly as the two leaders disparage each other.
Gachagua was leading campaigns to drum up support for his boss William Ruto.
He traversed both Lari and Limuru constituencies accompanied by Kabogo (Tujibebe), Moses Kuria (Chama cha Kazi) and a host of UDA aspirants among them Wamatangi and Karungo Thangwa.
