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Raila Odinga's allies face bruising battle in 2017 elections

Kisumu County governor Jack Ranguma. PIC BY COLLINS ODUOR

Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s key allies have begun to prep up for Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) primaries in the party’s strongholds in the indeterminate future.

While some of the incumbents in the party will be taking on well-established opponents, a good number will face off against leaders who are less well known but have a strong grassroots network and appeal. Some of those in race for governorships are party chairman John Mbadi, Kisumu Senator Anyang’ Nyong’o and Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong.

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