In Siaya County and Kenya at large, Senator James Orengo is an household name. And since bursting into the limelight in the 1970s, Orengo has cemented his name in Kenya's political books.
As always, getting the trust of a man of Orengo's political stature is not an easy task. However, Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo is slowly becoming the Senior Counsel's most trusted political friend if their recent activities are anything to go by. He may be a first-timer but he is seemingly wielding some political influence to an extent of winning Orengo's heart.
Over the past few months, Orengo and Odhiambo have been literally inseparable. In short, if you want to find the Siaya Senator, just look for Odhiambo.
With Orengo increasing his presence on the ground amid claims that he is eyeing the Governor's seat come 2022, the Gem MP has always been on his side. The duo has traversed Siaya over the past few weeks attending various functions including fundraisers and funerals.
On Sunday, they attended a funeral service in Rarieda before heading to Gem to attend a funeral mass for slain Siaya County Assembly Chief Whip.
Should Orengo go for Siaya Governor come 2022, Odhiambo, a shrewd politician who sent home ODM stalwart Jakoyo Midiwo, is surely going to be his biggest weapon against his would-be-rivals.