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June 15, 2026
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Inside crowded race to succeed Kisumu Governor Nyong’o

Inside crowded race to succeed Kisumu Governor Nyong’o

Six currently elected leaders are heading for a bruising nomination clash...

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The race to succeed Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o in the 2027 General Election is heating up, featuring a crowded field of six elected leaders, a former governor, and a former Member of Parliament.

  • The contest is particularly intense as all six elected leaders are vying for the ODM ticket, promising a fiercely contested nomination race.
  • Notable aspirants include Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron, Deputy Governor Mathews Owili, Senator Tom Ojienda, and former Governor Jack Ranguma.
  • The political landscape is also characterized by significant "handouts" to voters and intertwined clan politics, especially from the influential Kano clan.

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