Fred Ouda faces an uphill task in race for Kisumu's hotbed of politics

Kisumu Central MP Fred Ouda outside Prosperity house on May 31, 2022, after being cleared to defend his seat in the coming general election. [Micheal Mute, Standard]

It has always been considered the hotbed of Kisumu’s politics even during political low-seasons, attracting attention, expensive campaigns, violence and political fanaticism.

And just like in the 2013 and 2017 elections, stakes are high in the battle for Kisumu Central constituency, which sits in the heart of the city as six candidates keen on the seat intensify their campaigns ahead of the August 9 polls.