Delamere case in Kenyan court IV ( source:channel 4 news)

Elections
As the case rumbles on the presidential elections are in full swing. Raila Odinga, President Kibaki's main challenger, is rallying his people today.

Kenyans are passionate about their politics. It can spill over. 12 people have been killed over the past week here.

The two candidates are neck and neck in the polls. Neither can afford to look weak. Can this white landowner get a fair trial in such a highly charged atmosphere?

The defence lawyer told us: "It's very difficult for a judge in a case like this not to be under pressure from forces not from within the building. This case has aroused a great deal of interest and a lot of anger."

If found guilty Cholmondley faces the death sentence for what happened that day in Happy Valley.