Nyanza is the home of Kenya's most decorated politicians right from the times of the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenya's first vice president to the present times of his son Opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Odinga has been receiving unwavering support from the Luo nation for the past two decades since he joined active politics.
He has massively been painted as the enigma of Kenyan politics and the 'father' of Democracy.
Besides Odinga, other politicians have risen from the Luo community and enjoy tantalizing support and they command the political atmosphere in the region.
Migori Governor Okoth Obado is one of the most influential politicians in Nyanza.
Despite him running for the gubernatorial race in 2017 on an independent ticket, he flowed ODM aspirant by a larger margin and cracked the notion of party politics.
Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang Nyong'o is the darling of Kisumu residents.
Kisumu county has been transformed into a modern city under his leadership since he took over in 2017 from his predecessor Jackson Ranguma.
His development record has earned him total support.
Homabay Women Rep Gladys Wanga commands Homabay county as is seen to be the successor of Governor Cyprian Awiti.
Wanga's support to Odinga has seen her rise beyond limits to be a national leader who is now viewed as the voice of women in leadership alongside her Busia counterpart Florence Mutua.
Simba Arati is one of the most vibrant and vocal politicians in Nyanza and he enjoys massive support from Kisii county.
His loyalty to 'baba' has seen him rise beyond odds to be the most loved politician in Kisii region and may contest in the 2022 Kisii gubernatorial race.
John Obiero Nyangarama the current Governor Nyamira county is a man to beat in Nyamira since his development record propelled him to be reelected to the leadership position.
Nyangarama a close ally to Opposition leader rocks the vote-rich Nyanza region.
Siaya county the homestead of Raila Odinga has seen rising politicians enjoying massive support even without Odinga's endorsement.
The former gubernatorial aspirant Nicholas Gumbo is also very influential Siaya county.
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