A major division looms in the Luo Nyanza region after the pending retirement of opposition leader and region political kingpin Raila Odinga.
With a major succession row being on the waiting bench, the currently united vote-rich basket will go down in 3 portions, each with its own political don.
With the silent rivalry in between, some leaders, especially the vocal ones, will emerge the beneficiaries, a good example being James Orengo who enjoys a massive support from the Central Nyanza region.
Orengo has over time proved his worth via his activeness, good leadership and closeness to the former Premier, characteristics that will obviously work in his favor.
The Eastern side covering Kisumu, Kano and Nyakatch will most likely rally behind Kisumu county boss Anyang’ Nyong’o whose political and professional experience is not to be downplayed.
The former Health Cabinet Minister enjoys massive support from the region, also partly to be attributed to his long-time loyalty to Odinga which has made him a darling of the Luo.
The western end of Homa Bay and Lake Victoria Islands will be a battle between Homa-bay Women Representative Glady’s Wanga and National Assembly Minority Leader John Mbadi.
The duo will have to prove itself in the approaching 2022 general elections where they are expected to battle each other for the Homabay gubernatorial seat currently held by Governor Cyprian Awiti.
The one who outdoes the other will be more likely to emerge the possible leader of that side of the lakeside province.
Now you know.
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