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May 23, 2026

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How Orengo presidential ambition opens up Siaya governor race

Both allies and critics are positioning themselves to become the county’s next boss...

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Governor James Orengo's declaration to vie for the presidency in 2027 has significantly opened up the race for the Siaya governor seat, leading to intense lobbying among potential successors.

Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol, former Rarieda MP Nicholas Gumbo, and Ugenya MP David Ochieng’ are among those who have officially declared their interest.
Other potential candidates include Bondo MP Gideon Ochanda, former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, Energy and Petroleum CS Opiyo Wandayi, and Siaya Speaker George Okode.
Governor Orengo's increasingly close political rapport with former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju is being closely watched as potential maneuvering in the succession race.

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