The Star (Nairobi)

Kenya: Rivals Orengo, Oburu Hold Joint Rally in Rarieda

By Eric Oloo, 1 December 2012

LANDS minister James Orengo and Finance assistant minister Oburu Oginga yesterday held a joint rally raising speculations over their senator bid.

The once friends turned arch rivals addressed a crowd at Aram trading centre in Rarieda district where they assured the public that negotiations were going on over their senator bid. A source told the Star that an agreement has been reached where Oburu agreed to cede the seat to Orengo.

However, Orengo said consultations are underway to ensure that each of the six constituencies in Siaya County gets equal share in the various devolved seats. The constituencies include, Ugenya, Ugunja, Alego-Usonga, Gem,Rarieda and Bondo.

"We are like children of the same mother and I assure you that smoke will be seen at the end of the tunnel without creating any unnecessary tension among the electorate," Orengo said. Oburu said the perceived rivalry between him and Orengo is an affront to Prime Minister Raila Odinga who is seeking the presidency.

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  • stephenokollah
    Dec 3 2012, 03:46
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    These people are not serious with what, they want to do and we as people of siaya county are watching them becoz what they negotiate on is more different from what they preach on the ground.

  • samoketch2008
    Dec 3 2012, 08:23
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    Put your trust inGog