
Siaya Governor James Orengo has rejected accusations from within the Linda Mwananchi movement that he is sabotaging Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions. Speaking in an interview with Citizen TV, Orengo confirmed he intends to run for president and challenge Sifuna for the opposition coalition's nomination ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election. He argued the coalition must embrace internal democracy and open competition for its presidential ticket, dismissing claims that his candidacy is meant to derail Sifuna.
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