KISUMU, Kenya Aug 10 – Former Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma has announced his intention to reclaim the county’s top seat in the 2027 General Election, promising to revive projects initiated during his first tenure and pursue a new development agenda for the county.

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Ranguma, who served as Kisumu governor from 2013 to 2017 before losing to incumbent Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, made the announcement in Kisumu on Monday, setting the stage for a potentially competitive gubernatorial contest.

His return adds another experienced political figure to the race, with Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron also emerging as a prominent contender.

Ranguma said his campaign would focus on completing projects he initiated during his first administration rather than starting from scratch.

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“This morning I stand before you once again to declare my intention to seek the seat of Governor of Kisumu,” Ranguma said.

He said his first task if elected would be to review projects initiated during his previous tenure, determine what had been completed and identify those that needed to be revived.

The former governor defended his previous record, saying voters should assess leaders based on tangible achievements rather than campaign promises.

“People are judged by their fruits,” he said, challenging political rivals to present their records for comparison.

Ranguma highlighted his administration’s work in education, water, flood control and support for the informal sector.

He cited the school feeding programme and expansion of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) classrooms as initiatives that contributed to improved school attendance during his tenure.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya