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Barasa, Khalwale gear up for a showdown for governor seat

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Senator Boni Khalwale chat during the funeral of ACK Bishop Beneath Salala. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

It is emerging that the 2027 Kakamega governorship contest is quickly narrowing down to Governor Fernandes Barasa and Senator Boni Khalwale.

As the showdown looms in the upcoming 2027 election, Barasa said he is ready to face Khalwale.

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