Clan politics are set to significantly influence the 2027 gubernatorial races in four counties across western Kenya as current governors complete their final terms.

• Aspirants are increasingly leveraging regional and clan affiliations to build support in Bungoma, Vihiga, Kisumu, and Nyamira counties.
• Key political figures vying for these seats include Didmus Barasa, Tim Wanyonyi, Wycliffe Wangamati in Bungoma; Godfrey Osotsi, George Khaniri, Omboko Milemba in Vihiga; Joshua Oron, Jack Ranguma, Tom Ojienda in Kisumu; and Timothy Bosire, Okong’o Omogeni in Nyamira.
• In Kisumu, the influential Kano clan is backing Joshua Oron, while in Bungoma, discussions revolve around ensuring fair power rotation between constituencies.