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Former Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma has urged residents to elect leaders with integrity, wisdom and fear of God as political leaders intensify campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking during the burial of Jack Ongou, brother of former Kisumu County Assembly Majority Leader Samuel Ongou, Ranguma said he and his former deputy, Ruth Odinga, remained leaders with proven records of service and were best placed to steer the county\u2019s development agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ranguma said Kisumu voters should elect leaders committed to serving the people and completing development initiatives started during his administration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also criticized a group known as Flotilla, accusing its members of lacking integrity.Odinga, who also attended the funeral, confirmed that she would contest the Kisumu gubernatorial seat in 2027. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Former Kisumu majority leader Samuel Ongou with fomer Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma, Kisumu Senator Prof. Tom Ojienda, Nyakach MP Aduma Owuor and Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga during the burial of Jack Ongou on Saturday\/Photo by Fredrick Odiero.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

She urged residents to evaluate candidates based on their development records.\u201cI was the first person to vie for the gubernatorial position in Kisumu County and I will be seeking the seat again in 2027,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda also declared his intention to run for governor, saying he was best suited to address the county\u2019s challenges and improve service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nyakach Member of Parliament Aduma Owuor, another aspirant for the seat, cited his development record, particularly in road infrastructure, saying several roads had been upgraded while more projects were underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, a section of leaders from Kisumu County called on residents to support the broad-based government arrangement, citing development gains realized under President William Ruto\u2019s administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Former Kisumu majority Samuel Ongou with Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma and Kisumu Senator Prof. Tom Ojienda during the burial ceremony of Jack Ongou on Saturday\/Photo by Fredrick Odiero.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ojienda urged Nyanza residents to support Ruto\u2019s re-election bid in 2027, arguing that the region had benefited from government projects and policy interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He singled out reforms in the sugar sector, saying the government had moved to clear debts owed to sugar factories, farmers and workers.\u201cNo president has done that since independence,\u201d Ojienda said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The senator said leaders should focus on listening to voters and finding solutions to their problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kisumu Central MP Dr. Joshua Oron, who is eying to replace Governor Prof Anyang Nyong\u2019o, in 2027 General Election\/Photo by Fredrick Odiero. <\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kisumu Cengral MP Dr. Joshua Oron also urged residents to support Ruto, saying the broad-based government had revived stalled infrastructure projects and created employment opportunities for young people through the Affordable Housing Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oron, who is also seeking the Kisumu governorship, said the county required transformative leadership and expressed confidence in his bid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is only fair that the president is accorded another chance and that is only possible through your votes,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The declarations by several political leaders signal the start of what is expected to be a competitive race for the Kisumu governorship ahead of the 2027 elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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