A new political storm is brewing in the Kasipul Kabondo constituency ahead of the imminent by-election. Political strategist and aspiring candidate Philip Aroko has publicly hinted at forming a powerful alliance aimed directly at countering the entrenched influence of the son of the late MP, Ong’ondo Were.
Aroko’s statements suggest that the political dominance of the Were family is not a foregone conclusion. He argues that the constituency’s development needs and the desire for fresh leadership outweigh legacy loyalties. By signaling a strategic coalition, Aroko is aiming to consolidate anti-status-quo votes and present a united front capable of challenging what he implies is a political dynasty in the making.
This move is set to dramatically reshape the dynamics of the by-election, promising a fiercely competitive race. It underscores a growing trend in Kenyan politics where established political names are being directly confronted by new alliances built on a platform of change and grassroots mobilization, especially in the pivotal Luo Nyanza region.
