The race for Siaya governor is likely to take a new shape following indications that Senator James Orengo wants to take over from Cornel Rasanga. A source close to the Senator told the Star that Orengo paid ODM the Sh500,000 nomination fees to ODM on Tuesday. Rarieda MP Nicholas Gumbo, former PS Carey Orege, businessman William Oduol, and Rasanga have been working towards clinching the ODM ticket. Read: Relax, Gumbo tells Siaya governor rival RasangaUgunja MP Opiyo Wandayi had hinted that ODM will not gamble with the Siaya governor seat, the county being Raila's backyard. Read: Midiwo to back Oduol in Siaya governor bid

Source: The Star November 16, 2016 10:16 UTC