Back Nyong`o, Outa as they will

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Outa
Back Nyong'o, Outa as they will
change Klsumu, says politician
MAURICE ALAL
(avialMaurlce
Kisumu politician Patrick Ouya has
endorsed Kisumu Senator Anyang"
Nyong'o and Nyando MP Fred Outa to
run for governor and senator, respec­
tively.
Nyong'o wants to unseat Governor
Jack Ranguma and Outa is keen on re­
placing Nyong'o at the Senate in 2017.
NGO board executive director Hez­
ron McObewa and banker David Way­
iera also want tp run for governor.
Ouya wants to vie for Nyando MR
Ouya said Nyong'o and Outa are a
winning team and Kisumu residents
should support them.
He spoke during the seventh anni­
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versary of the death of his father Absa­ money channelled to the county for with vast experience and who under­
development, Kisumu residents are stands devolution.
lom Nyanjong.
Present at the function were still languishing in poverty due to bad
Outa said the governor's track re­
cord is not focused on poverty eradi­
Nyong'o, Outa and Ugunja MP Opiyo leadership.
Wandayi and Kolwa Central MCA Os­
Ouya said, "Leadership is not about cation.
umba Olum.
Nyong'o urged residents to elect de­
your relative or brother; it is about
Ouya said the two have received good ideologies aimed at improving velopment­oriented leaders who have
their interest at heart.
"blessings" from ODM party leader the lives of those who elect you.
"I am tired of leadership full of
Raila Odinga.
Ranguma defended his track record,
He faulted Ranguma for poor devel­ promise and clapping for non­existent saying the county has achieved a lot in
opment and bad governance, saying he development 1 will support Nyong'o development since he was elected.
"We have constructed about 900km
and Outa with my people and resourc­
will no longer support a losing team.
Kisumu has no visible development es," he added.
of roads, and invested in education and
Outa said Nyong'o has what it takes health facilities," he said.
channelled to the counties by the na­ to ensure residents enjoy the fruits of
Ranguma said development proj­
devolution.
tional government, Ouya said.
ects sponsored by donors were not
despite the billions of shillings being
"Raila is our leader and whatever
"We cannot have a few individuals,
outlined in the report.
He said Kisumu receives Sh4.8 bil­
he has decided I cannot oppose. Those who don't even know how devolution
planning to disobey him should do so came to be, make themselves rich at lion every year. Of this amount, Sh3.5
at their own peril," he said.
billion is used to pay salaries, Rangu­
the expense of Kenyans," Outa said.
He said Kisumu needs a governor ma said.
The politician said despite the
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