County leaders should set aside their differences and serve the people

Siaya Governor James Orengo and hsi Deputy William Odual have found themselves in war of words that has seen Oduol expelled from the ODM party. [File, Standard]

Politics has been proven over the years to be a game of numbers, where the smartest candidate armed with numerical strength emerges victorious, regardless of their policies.

This holds true at both the national and county levels where candidates often select running mates based on their ability to garner votes from specific communities or regions. However, this practice frequently results in governors being paired with deputies who possess differing political views and ambitions, leading to conflicts and infighting within county governments.