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Gusii split over Matiang'i, Ongwae political rivalry

Kisii Senator Sam Ongeri, Woman Representative Janet Ongera and Governor James Ongwae cut a ribbon during the official opening of Kisii ODM office at Nyamataro on 23/9/2021 ahead of the 2022 General Elections. [Sammy Omingo,Standard]

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and Kisii Governor James Ongwae are headed for another political clash over the 2022 General Election.

The two leaders who enjoy local and national support have in the past two years separately been laying ground to solidify the more than 1.2 million Gusii votes.

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