Sakaja courts Luo Council of Elders in bid to secure Nyanza vote for Nairobi governor re-election

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Listen Sakaja is seeking to have the backing of Nyanza residents living, working and voting in Nairobi days after defecting to the Orange Democratic Movement Party that enjoys overwhelming support in the region.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has heightened his search for support in his re-election bid after meeting the Luo Council of Elders on Tuesday. Sakaja, who travelled to Kisumu, first met Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Ny’ong’o before moving to meet the Luo Council of Elders headed by their Chairperson Ker Odungi Randa. Sakaja is seeking to have the backing of Nyanza residents living, working and voting in Nairobi days after defecting to the Orange Democratic Movement Party that enjoys overwhelming support in the region. More To Read Luo elders deny Kalonzo Musyoka meeting, throw weight behind Ruto High Court dismisses suit challenging Sakaja’s CBD cabro projects Another body recovered from collapsed Eastleigh building as death toll rises to three CS Ruku hints at joining 2027 Nairobi Governor race after Sakaja dumped UDA for ODM Party factor, deep pockets and ethnic re-alignment: The high-stakes battle for Nairobi’s top job Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja dumps UDA for ODM ahead of 2027 polls “I have come to the Luo Council of Elders to seek blessings and not endorsement. I want the Luo community to walk together with me in this journey,” said Sakaja. The Nairobi County chief is currently strategising how to retain his seat after several contenders seeking to topple him emerged. In wooing the Nyanza region, Sakaja is seeking to deny Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino votes from the region’s residents voting in Nairobi. Latest Stories Sabastian Sawe named finalist for 2026 Men’s World Athlete of the Year South Sudan seeks investors to raise oil production to 230,000 barrels per day Libyan coast guard rescues 151 migrants off Libya coast SHA rolls out SMS system to stop hospitals claiming payment for drugs not issued Owino is in the race for the city gubernatorial position and is currently enjoying high ratings according to opinion polls. Ker Randa, who was delighted by Sakaja’s courtesy call, asked Nyanza residents in Nairobi to consider re-electing Sakaja following his “impressive” track record. “If you loved Raila. Vote for Ochieng’ Sakaja,” said Ker Randa. The meeting comes as Sakaja seeks to consolidate his political position within ODM following his departure from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party. Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri has joined the UDA Party and is now also eyeing Sakaja’s seat. His decision to join ODM has placed him in a party whose support base includes a significant Luo constituency in Nairobi, making engagement with influential community figures potentially important to his re-election ambitions. Sakaja is expected to face competition for the ODM ticket as the party positions itself for the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race. The outcome of the Nyando engagement could offer an early indication of how the Governor intends to navigate the party’s internal politics and build alliances beyond the capital. Other Topics To Read Babu Owino Nairobi governor bid Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri Nairobi governor race 2027 Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Luo Council of Elders

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