Mathews Owili, Aduma Owuor and Tom Ojienda are seeking the Kisumu governorship.
The group will assess Mathews Owili, Aduma Owuor and Tom Ojienda as it seeks a united Nyakach bid for the 2027 governorship.
Nyakach professionals have begun consultations to rally three aspirants behind one candidate in the Kisumu governor race. The group wants a united bid to succeed Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o in the 2027 General Election.
The initiative targets Deputy Governor Mathews Owili, Nyakach MP Aduma Owuor and Senator Tom Ojienda. All three have expressed interest in leading the county.
However, the professionals fear competing bids could divide Nyakach’s support, particularly during Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) nominations. They argue that such a split could weaken the sub-county’s chances of securing the party ticket.
Consultations target unity in Kisumu governor race
Nyakach Professionals secretary Collins Oremo outlined the plan after the group met Owuor. He said members would engage all three hopefuls and assess their leadership credentials before settling on one.
The consultations will also give each aspirant an opportunity to explain their vision for Kisumu. The group then intends to agree on who should represent Nyakach’s ambitions in the wider contest.
Meanwhile, chairman Gerald Ondiek said the initiative seeks to unite Nyakach and strengthen its position in the succession race. He argued that the sub-county should now prepare to take the county’s top office.
Ondiek cited Kano’s previous contribution of a governor and described Seme as completing its turn in county leadership. On that basis, he urged Nyakach to position itself for the governorship.
He also said the professionals would evaluate the three contenders before announcing their collective position.
Owuor welcomes scrutiny as wider contest develops
Owuor welcomed the consultations, saying anyone seeking elective office should accept scrutiny from residents and other stakeholders. He argued that candidates could not judge their own suitability to lead.
The MP also said he was consulting other gubernatorial hopefuls as he sought a united political front. His discussions included Owili and Ojienda, alongside engagements extending beyond Nyakach.
In addition, Owuor praised the professionals for taking an interest in Kisumu’s future leadership. He said their technical expertise could contribute to county management if their political ambitions succeed.
Meanwhile, other politicians are positioning themselves to succeed Nyong’o, extending the contest beyond the three Nyakach aspirants. They include Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron, Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu and Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga.
Former Kisumu Central MP Ken Obura is also among the figures preparing for the race. The Nyakach consultations come as local alliances take shape ahead of party nominations and the 2027 election.
