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ADVERTBy Abiero Awuora
Kenya’s political landscape has been jolted by the surprise entry of Hon. Eliud Okech Owalo into the 2027 presidential race, a move that has ignited intense debate across political, academic and grassroots circles. Owalo’s decision to resign as Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Delivery and Government Efficiency to seek the country’s top seat is already being described as a potential game changer in the road to State House.
What has particularly sharpened the intrigue is the fact that Owalo’s immediate former boss, President William Samoei Ruto, is also seeking a second term. While Owalo is well within his constitutional rights under Article 137(1) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, the timing and political implications of his bid have triggered questions: Is this an independent political gamble—or a calculated strategy that could reshape voting patterns, especially within the Luo community?
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