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In Nairobi, Governor Johnson Sakaja is under pressure to break the one-term jinx amid sustained political onslaught by the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and ODM’s Linda Mwananchi faction that has fronted Embakasi East MP Babu Owino for the governor's seat.
Photo credit: Alex Odhiambo | Nation Media Group Those who have declared interest in the governor's seat include Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol, Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG) party leader and Ugenya MP David Ochieng, and former Rarieda MP Nicholas Gumbo.
Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group Siaya governor race is also emerging as a high-stakes political contest likely to be shaped by the power struggle pitting Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga and Governor James Orengo.
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