Ahead of the Kenyan elections of August 9, the town of Eldoret hopes that it has become "politically mature" enough to avoid post-election "chaos" and violence. "Previously some used to use tribal lines to attain political mileage, but currently that has gone, people have become mature" says one resident. The front runners are Raila Odinga and William Ruto who continue to campaign across the country. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES