2013 Kisumu local elections
Local elections were held in Kisumu to elect a Governor and County Assembly on 4 March 2013.[1] Under the new constitution, which was passed in a 2010 referendum, the 2013 general elections were the first in which Governors and members of the County Assemblies for the newly created counties were elected. They will also be the first general elections run by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) which has released the official list of candidates.[2]
Gubernatorial election
| Candidate | Running Mate | Coalition | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osenya, Francis Erick Otieno | Odero, Lameck Ogweno | Jubilee | The National Alliance | -- |
| Rangua, Jackton Nyanungo | Busia, Ruth Adhiambo Odinga | CORD | Orange Democratic Movement | -- |
Prospective candidates
The following are some candidates who have made public their intentions to run:[3]
- Jack Ranguma - former Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner
- Ruth Adhiambo Odinga - Sister to Prime Minister Raila Odinga
- Ojwang’ Kombudo - former Nyakach MP
References
- "Kenya to hold polls in March 2013, says elections body". The Citizen. 18 March 2012. Archived from the original on 5 July 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- "NOMINATED CANDIDATES FOR THE 4TH MARCH, 2013 GENERAL ELECTION". Archived from the original on 20 February 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- "Kisumu county governor aspirant attacked". The Star. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
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