Ruth Odinga to take on Ranguma in Kisumu gubernatorial contest

Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga (right) with women leaders from Kisumu county follow proceedings at a stakeholders' forum in the city. Ms Odinga has announced her candidature for the gubernatorial seat. [PHOTO: COLLINS ODUOR/Standard]

KENYA: Kisumu County is headed for a new political battles after Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga declared that she will be going for the governor's seat in the next general elections.

Her announcement comes at a time the county is just settling down following months of power struggle and infighting between Governor Jack Ranguma and Member of the County Assembly.