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The Independent candidates Euphoria in August polls

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The Just concluded Jubilee and Nasa-affiliate party primaries are a lesson for many. Fallout , heartbreaks, pain, tears and to some happiness was the order of the day.  Many people had their hopes and dreams tarnished by the nomination exercises which have led almost 2000 aspirants seek solace with the people by going independent. However the determining factor will be the voter come August 8 when we have the General election. That said, a few factors may work in the favour of aspirants who decide to follow their own paths and ignore the parties which they say have failed them. What key factors could tilt this election? People making long queues. Photo/COURTESY 1. The last blow of an angry voter. There is general disquiet among the electorate that the just concluded primaries were not free and fair. A significant chunk of them are dissatisfied with the choice of candidates, defeating the purpose of running a primary. There is also a sense that power has slipped out o