The Luo Nyanza region has for a long time anticipated giving the nation a president, a dream that stands to be fulfilled by various upcoming politicians from the region.
Here are some Luo Nyanza politicians who might realize it in the future.
1. James Orengo
The Siaya Senator is considered the second most influential and popular leader in Luo Nyanza after opposition leader and the area's ultimate political decision maker Raila Odinga.
Orengo unsuccessfully vied for the presidency on the Social Democratic Party in 2002, and could again make an attempt at the top seat in the future.
With Raila openly approaching political retirement judging by his age, Orengo will remain the leading figure and will either or unwillingly be pushed by the Luo people into going for it.
The region has for long wanted to see one of its own occupy the top seat and judging by Raila's apparent inability, he will have to bear the effort of realizing the dream.
2. Babu Owino
The youthful Embakasi East lawmaker also hails from Luo Nyanza and has severally talked about going for the top seat in the future, declaring his bid for 2027 as reported in one of our local dailies.
Judging by his determination, admiration among the youth and his closeness to Raila, he has the potential to take a shot in the future.
Whether or not he wins, he will have entered into the books of history as having made an attempt to serve the nation in the capacity of its number one staff.
3. Raila Odinga
Raila's candidature in the approaching 2022 polls is almost guaranteed though he remains silent on his plans for the much-awaited contest.
His four bids in the past have been futile, the latest one being in 2017 when he lost to President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The former Prime Minister enjoys massive backing across the nation and was recently toped to lead the African Union infrastructure sector.
Some members of the ruling Jubilee Party have maintained that his activities and closeness to the president indicate that he is warming up for another shot at the seat.
He has thrice gone so close to the seat but ended up citing rigging for his loses.
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