Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has indicated his intention to side with Senator James Orengo as wrangles with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party continues to deepen. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga (left) and Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo at a past event. Talks had also been rife that Orengo, who serves as the Leader of Minority in the Senate, was on the firing line over his defiance of the party leader. Raila, in a statement, however, quickly quashed the rumours noting that the party had no plans to replace Orengo. Hon Raila Odinga, the ODM Party Leader and the Orange Democratic Movement have no plans to replace Senator James Orengo as the Leader of Minority in the Senate," read the statement in part.

Source: Daily Nation May 10, 2021 04:49 UTC