The county bosses took issue with President Kenyatta whom they accused of trying to blackmail Mr Ongwae and Mr Nyangarama following court petitions against them. Without disclosing their plans to the media, the Kisumu governor said they were working on a campaign programme to ensure they comb the region for votes. By JUSTUS OCHIENG'More by this AuthorTen Governors in Nyanza and Western have vowed to rally their people behind Nasa Presidential candidate Raila Odinga ahead of the fresh polls scheduled for October 17. The county bosses took issue with President Kenyatta whom they accused of trying to blackmail Mr Ongwae and Mr Nyangarama following court petitions against them. The governors also said they were working on a Western regional economic bloc to bring together 13 counties to boost development.

Source: Daily Nation September 13, 2017 16:52 UTC