Jakakimba to run for Mbita seat in 2017

Silas Jakakimba

Former Premier Raila Odinga's aide Silas Jakakimba has declared his interest in contesting for the Mbita parliamentary seat come 2017.

This latest development is being viewed as a way of taming the current crop of legislators in Homa Bay County perceived to be Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) rebels.

Mr Jakakimba will take on current Mbita MP Millie Odhiambo who alongside James Rege (Karachuonyo), Augustino Neto (Ndhiwa) and George Oner (Rangwe) have been branded as party moles.

Jakakimba who was addressing the media in Kisumu, said after consultations, Homa Bay residents have decided to move forward by choosing him to handle their affairs.

He said he has deserted his earlier ambition to run for senator.