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January 12, 2026
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Eliud Owalo's State House bid: Ruto's rival or hidden card?

Eliud Owalo's State House bid: Ruto's rival or hidden card?

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo was the first to publicly play down former Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo’s declaration that he would contest the presidency in 2027...

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Former Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo has declared his intention to run for president in 2027, a move that Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo dismissed as "hot-air" and a possible strategic play for other political ambitions.

  • Eliud Owalo announced his presidential bid for 2027.
  • Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo described Owalo's bid as a "wild goose chase."
  • The speculation is that Owalo's presidential declaration may serve as a "political springboard" for other elective offices rather than a genuine pursuit of the presidency.

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