{"id":25305,"date":"2026-07-11T14:54:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T14:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/?p=25305"},"modified":"2026-07-12T14:54:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T14:54:45","slug":"ruth-odinga-launches-kisumu-governor-bid-pledges-action-on-insecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/07\/11\/ruth-odinga-launches-kisumu-governor-bid-pledges-action-on-insecurity\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruth Odinga launches Kisumu governor bid, pledges action on insecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>Kisumu County Woman Representative Ruth Odinga on Sunday declared her intention to run for Kisumu governor in the 2027 elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>Ruth said she would prioritise tackling rising insecurity and improving public services if elected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>She made the announcement after attending a consultative meeting with party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga and Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Steve Isaboke before joining mourners at the funeral of Mzee Joshua Oluoch and his son, Samson Oluoch, in Nyahera, Kisumu West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>Samson Oluoch, a security guard with JRS Security, was reportedly attacked and killed by suspected criminals near the Kisumu Cemetery area while returning home from work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>Speaking at the funeral, Ruth said the killing underscored growing security concerns in Kisumu and called for coordinated efforts by political leaders and security agencies to address the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0002-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25307 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0002-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0002-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0002-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0002-1-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0002-1-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0002-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0002-1-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0002-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Kisumu County Woman Representative Ruth Odinga on Sunday in Kisumu West subcounty\/Photo by Christopher Oludhe.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>&#8220;Today, I officially declare my intention to contest for the Kisumu governorship in 2027. I am confident that, with the support of the people, we shall win and together make Kisumu safe, prosperous, and a county we can all be proud of,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>Ruth said residents had faced increasing incidents of robbery and violent attacks in recent months, blaming some of the insecurity on poorly lit streets in parts of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>&#8220;It is unacceptable that some streets in our city remain in darkness because they have no functioning street lights. Darkness has become a hiding place for criminals, and our people deserve better,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>She urged elected leaders to work together regardless of political affiliation, saying security should remain a shared priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>&#8220;Security is not a political issue. It is a matter of protecting lives. Every elected leader must unite behind practical solutions that will restore peace and safeguard our communities,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>Ruth said Kisumu&#8217;s elected Members of Parliament had held consultations with the party leader on measures to strengthen security and improve coordination with relevant government agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"897\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0003-1024x897.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25308 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0003-1024x897.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0003-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0003-768x673.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0003-680x596.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0003-200x175.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0003-20x18.jpg 20w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260712-WA0003.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Kisumu County Woman Representative Ruth Odinga on Sunday in Kisumu West subcounty\/Photo by Christopher Oludhe.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>&#8220;The death of Samson Oluoch should serve as a wake up call for leaders to move beyond promises and implement practical measures that protect lives and property,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>Residents attending the funeral also called for urgent action, saying insecurity had affected businesses, restricted movement at night and raised concerns about safety in the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>Ruth&#8217;s announcement adds to the early political activity ahead of Kenya&#8217;s 2027 general election, with campaigns for county leadership expected to gather momentum over the coming months.<div class=\"signature-text\" style=\"color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; white-space-collapse: collapse; background-color: rgb(23, 23, 26);\"><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kisumu County Woman Representative Ruth Odinga on Sunday declared her intention to run for Kisumu governor in the 2027 elections. 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