Big Win For Senator Orengo & Oburu Odinga
James Orengo, a senator from Siaya, and Dr. Oburu Oginga, a member of the EALA, have won the elections for governor and senator of Siaya, respectively.
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After Mr. Orengo received 220,349 votes, the two candidates running on Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party tickets were proclaimed winners on Friday morning 12th.
Nicholas Gumbo, a former Raireda MP for UDM, finished second with 147,558.
After receiving his clearance certificate, Mr. Orengo thanked the electorate and made a vow to change Siaya county in accordance with his platform.
“I cannot take this for granted, we had a manifesto and I can assure Siaya people that we are going to deliver what we promised in that manifesto,” he said.
He also thanked the Siaya residents stating how he was overwhelmed.
Mr. Oginga won the senate contest with 285,595 votes, defeating Julius Okinda, who received 33,898 votes in the August 9th genetral elections.
Siaya senator Elect alongside Siaya Governor Elect James Orengo in an undated press brief. photo file
The 79-year-old thanked voters for picking him over his younger rivals, who he said weren't "mature" enough for the Senate, on his behalf.
“I want to thank Siaya for honouring me with a chance to lead you as your senator. I am over 70 but you have selected me from much younger people. But then, their maturity to represent people in the senate has not yet come,” said Oginga.
On the other hand, Christine Ombaka was also announced as the Siaya Woman Representative-elect after receiving 207,748 votes.
