A declaration by Talai elder Christopher Koyogi endorsing Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and Emurua Dikir MP Johanna Ngeno as Kalenjin kingpins has ignited a succession battle in Kenya's Rift Valley.

• The remarks by the Talai community vice chairman have triggered a race to replace President William Ruto as the Kalenjin political supremo.
• The individuals named as potential kingpins are Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and Emurua Dikir MP Johanna Ngeno.
• The declaration has caused a "storm" and "deepened cracks" among Rift leaders vying for influence.