When then Kisumu Senator Anyang Nyong'o declared his interest to run for Governor in 2017 and correct the 'mess' created by his predecessor Jack Ranguma, no one gave him a chance to succeed in his ambitions to transform the lake city. But today, the veteran politician is highly rated as one of the best performing County Chiefs. So what did he do?
The secret lies in his choice of the Deputy Governor, Dr. Mathews Ochieng Owili, the Pharmacist who has confirmed that he can cure Kisumu's problems. And that's what he is doing.
He may be a late comer into politics having spent the better part of his life in private business and philanthropic activities, but Dr. Owili seems to have mastered the game. And today, he is the most visible Deputy Governor in the country.
Prof. Nyong'o and his deputy's relationship is one of the best in the country. And winning the trust of a politician of Nyong'o's stature is no mean feat. The duo's work chemistry is doing wonders.
Dr. Owili proved that his ability when Prof. Nyong'o was outside the country for almost two months undergoing medication in USA. He ably stepped in to fill the former ODM Secretary General's shoes and the county kept running smoothly. This is not like other counties where Governors and their deputies don't see eye-to-eye; where deputies are there to be seen not to be heard.
Enjoying one of the busiest schedules, Dr. Owili has been representing his boss in many meetings and for Prof. Nyong'o, with his able deputy on his side, the sky could be the limit.