More than half of Kisumu residents want Governor Jack Ranguma to drop Ruth Odinga as his running mate in the August 8 polls, a survey has found. Millesta director Alphonce Owiti, while releasing the results, said many residents feel the two cannot work peacefully and want Ranguma to pick a new running mate. Read: I may run with Ranguma in 2017, says Ruth OdingaAlso read: Ruth Odinga tells residents to stop blaming Ranguma over graft claimsBut 18 per cent of the 850 people interviewed want Ruth and Ranguma to seek re-election together, while 9.7 per cent wants a new governor and deputy. Also read: Ranguma has taken my office space, says RuthOther candidates, including Ruth who intends to vie against Ranguma, had a combined popularity rating of 2.8 per cent. Last year, McObewa claimed the poll was sponsored by Ranguma.

Source: The Star March 02, 2017 17:48 UTC