How Oburu, Orengo power struggle promises to shape Siaya governor race
CS Wandayi has vowed to teach Orengo, who relies on direct tickets, a lesson at the ballot...
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A significant power struggle between ODM leader Oburu Oginga and incumbent Governor James Orengo is set to define the upcoming Siaya governor race.
- The contest is a key battleground in the post-Raila Odinga succession.
- ODM leader Oburu Oginga and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi have vowed to unseat Governor Orengo if he defends his seat.
- Potential contenders include Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol, Ugenya MP David Ochieng’, and former Rarieda MP Nicholas Gumbo.
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Power Struggle Between Oburu Oginga and James Orengo Defines Siaya Governor Race - July 2026
A significant power struggle between ODM leader Oburu Oginga and incumbent Governor James Orengo is set to define the upcoming Siaya governor race. The Siaya governor race is shaping up to be a fierce political battleground, fueled by a power struggle between ODM leader Oburu Oginga and the incumbent Governor James Orengo. The Ol Kalou by-election is entering its final stretch, just 10 days away, with political camps framing it as a referendum on the Mt Kenya region's political future ahead of the 2027 General Election.
