Governors from Nyanza gang up as aspirants spoil for a fight

Governors Cornel Rasanga, Cyprian Awiti and Okoth Obado during a funds drive at the Mawego Catholic Church in Homa Bay. The three, together with their Kisumu counterpart Jack Ranguma, are fighting their erstwhile allies who are eyeing their seats in 2017. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD]

KISUMU: Governors from the Nyanza region are beginning to feel the heat as prospective candidates single out those they want to replace.

But they have put on a brave face and used every opportunity they get to highlight their development record. Governors Cornel Rasanga (Siaya), Cyprian Awiti (Homa Bay), Zachary Obado (Migori) and Jack Ranguma (Kisumu) have indicated in various forums that they are ready to fight to retain their seats.