Kaluma dismisses Orengo's presidential bid, says Nyanza backs Ruto
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has opposed Siaya Governor James Orengo’s presidential bid, saying it was aimed at spoiling President William Ruto’s votes in the Nyanza region...
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Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has dismissed Siaya Governor James Orengo's presidential ambitions for 2027, asserting that the Nyanza region largely backs President William Ruto.
- Kaluma stated that Orengo's bid would not garner substantial votes and is seen as an attempt to split President Ruto's support in Nyanza.
- Key figures involved include MP Peter Kaluma and Governor James Orengo, with mentions of President William Ruto, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
- The remarks highlight a growing rivalry within the ODM party, particularly between the Linda Mwananchi faction led by Orengo and the Oburu-led ODM faction supported by Kaluma.
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