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October 3, 2026
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Ranguma Returns to Kisumu Governor Race, Pledges to Revive Development Projects

Ranguma Returns to Kisumu Governor Race, Pledges to Revive Development Projects

Ranguma, who served as Kisumu’s first governor from 2013 to 2017, says his experience in county leadership has given him an understanding of the challenges facing the county and what needs to be done to accelerate development...

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Former Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma has announced his return to the political arena, seeking to reclaim the gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election. He pledges to revive stalled development projects initiated during his previous term.

  • Ranguma served as Kisumu's first governor from 2013 to 2017.
  • He aims to revive projects such as the proposed Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Bank and focus on value addition in agriculture, particularly rice production in the Ahero irrigation area.
  • His candidacy adds another prominent figure to a crowded race that includes Joshua Oron, Rosa Buyu, Prof. Tom Ojienda, Aduma Owuor, Ken Obura, and Ruth Odinga.

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