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 "I am the right man to take over the Kasipul top seat," Edward Oloo speaks out. As the residents of Kasipul prepare for the final journey of their late MP, echoes of political drums are already being heard from afar. Several politicians are already preparing their arsenal to get into the field and battle it out for the seat. One notable name is that of Edward Oloo. Edward Oloo is a seasoned politician, having started his campaigns to succeed Hon. Ong'ondo even before the latter met his untimely death. Edward, who has a political background, is the son of the late Hon. Oloo Tula, who served as an MP for the larger Kasipul Kabondo. This already makes him a popular figure by just bearing the name and associating it with the politics of Kasipul and beyond. Edward is a strong professional who believes that education can bring change to an entire society. He uses himself as an example of that. Edward started his early education in Oyugis before proceeding to Wangapala Secondar...

 "Spare Us Your Anger!" Kasipul Youth Tell Off Governor Wanga A section of Kasipul youth has come out strongly to condemn the recent utterances by Homa Bay Governor Hon. Gladys Wanga following her remarks during their visit to the late Hon. Ong'ondo Were's home in Kachien, Kasipul constituency. During the visit, the governor, who was a close associate of the slain MP, was heard saying that she would not allow any other party to have space in Homa Bay County. The governor, who also serves as the National Chair for ODM, sent a strong wave of warning to other political parties, cautioning them not to try to step foot in the county again. Later that evening, a group of youth who have been actively advocating for peace and political tolerance within the constituency and beyond held a meeting to discuss the utterances and send a strong message to the governor and her team. During the discussion, the members came out strongly to refute the utterances, stating clearly that su...

 Homa Bay County Youth Condemn Political Leaders' Sanctimony  Youth from Homa Bay County have expressed their frustration and disappointment with the county's current political leaders. This reaction follows the leaders' strong condemnation of the brutal murder of Kasipul MP, Ong'ondo Were, just days prior. Within a week of the tragic event, some leaders publicly claimed to know the late MP's murderers. However, this has drawn criticism from the youth, who perceive it as blatant hypocrisy. They point out the leaders' long-standing inaction regarding persistent violence in the Kasipul constituency. On the night of Were's death, one leader acknowledged the prevalence of extreme violence in Homa Bay County, attributing it to the current political climate. However, the youth argue that these leaders failed to condemn the violence when residents repeatedly reported it. According to some residents, the leaders had effectively compromised security agencies, hinderi...

 Top 5 Candidates to Succeed Ong'ondo Were as the Next Kasipul MP Following the sudden death of Kasipul legislator, Hon. Charles Ong'ondo Were, several politicians and leaders have emerged as the favorites to succeed the late MP. Here's a short description of the individuals viewed as the top 5 contenders: Kwame Otiende: The KoF director appears to be one of the most suitable candidates to succeed the late MP. Though he has not declared his interest in the seat, many youth and voters view him as the right person for the job.     Kwame has been involved in several charitable events through his foundation, supporting women's groups, youth groups, and providing bursaries to over 1,200 needy students from the constituency. Apart from his charitable activities, Kwame also possesses significant experience in public service, having worked successfully in England and established networks that could facilitate valuable partnerships for the constituency. However, some people cons...