What happens if running mate withdraws few days to elections?

Charles Owino withdrew as the running mate of Siaya governorship candidate Nicholas Gumbo. [File, Standard]

Former police spokesperson Charles Owino surprised many on Tuesday, May 17, when he withdrew his candidature as Nicholas Gumbo’s running mate in the Siaya gubernatorial race.

It emerged that Owino, who left the Police Service in mid-2021 to pursue political interests, had been recalled to serve as the Director of the Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons.