Sakaja Courts Luo Elders in Bold Bid to Block Babu Owino in Nairobi Governor Race

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has travelled to Kisumu County to engage Luo cultural leaders as political activities ahead of the 2027 General Election continue to intensify.

Sakaja met Luo Council of Elders chairperson Ker Odungi Randa in Nyando Constituency on Tuesday, November 10, following his recent decision to join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

The meeting has attracted political attention because of the growing competition for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat, where Embakasi East MP Babu Owino is also seeking to challenge Sakaja.

Speaking during the engagement, Sakaja said he had visited the elders to seek their blessings rather than an official endorsement.

He expressed his desire to work closely with the Luo community and called for unity as he prepares for his political journey ahead of the next general election.

The governor’s visit comes at a time when he is seeking to consolidate his political position within ODM following his departure from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

The Luo community has a significant presence in Nairobi, making its political support an important consideration for candidates seeking the city’s top county leadership position.

During the meeting, Ker Odungi Randa welcomed Sakaja and urged members of the community living in Nairobi to consider supporting his re-election bid.

The engagement has also drawn attention because Babu Owino has established himself as another major contender in the Nairobi gubernatorial contest.

Owino has maintained his ambition to occupy City Hall and is expected to pursue the seat through the Mwananchi Party.

The competition between the two politicians could also present a challenge for ODM as it prepares to manage competing interests among aspirants seeking the party’s nomination.

With the 2027 elections approaching, Sakaja’s engagement with community leaders in Kisumu adds another dimension to the unfolding contest for Nairobi’s governorship.

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