Owalo resigns after announcing plans to challenge Ruto

Eliud Owalo resigns as President William Ruto's Deputy Chief of Staff after declaring 2027 presidential bid, says position no longer tenable...

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Eliud Owalo has resigned from his position as Deputy Chief of Staff in President William Ruto's administration, hours after declaring his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections. He cited his presidential bid as making his role in government untenable.

Owalo announced his resignation on social media on Sunday night.
He made his presidential announcement during an event in Kisumu honoring his grandfather, Nabii Johana Owalo.
Owalo stated he wishes to "work for the Kenyan people" rather than political individuals.

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