Odinga In Homa Bay To Lead Campaign For ODMs Moses Kajwang

Raila and his CORD team comprising of senators Bonny Khalwale, James Orengo, Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya among others are currently campaigning in Oyugis Town.

Kajwang’s candidature has triggered dissent in some quarters with some Homa Bay County politicians accusing Odinga of imposing a candidate on them.

The senate by-election has shaped into a contest pitting Kajwang against the other main candidates, among them Philip Okundi, Fred Rabongo And Hillary Alila.

Okundi And Rabongo quit the Orange Party for Maendeleo Democratic Party and National Agenda Party respectively.

Alila is however vying as an independent candidate.

The stakes are high and ODM has since announced that it will deploy at least 70 mps and 300 county assembly members to monitor next Thursday’s polls.

Okundi’s bid is backed by Nairobi Governor Dr Evans Kidero and Homa Bay County lawmakers George Oner of Rangwe and James Rege of Karachuonyo.

Homa Bay County has 331,698 registered voters and 8 constituencies.

Moses Kajwang is on the race to defend the seat which was left vacant after the sudden death of his brother Senator Otieno Kajwang late last year.

Campaigns for the by election will end on Tuesday next week.

By Tom Omulo.

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