The upcoming Kasipul Kabondo by-election is shaping up to be a classic political showdown between legacy and a new vision. In a bold declaration, Philip Aroko has announced his intention to forge a formidable alliance designed to challenge the perceived hereditary succession of the late MP Ong’ondo Were’s son.
Aroko’s strategy is clear: to frame the election as a choice between continuing a family lineage and embracing a new, collaborative leadership focused on urgent constituency development. This narrative of “dynasty versus democracy” is resonating with a section of voters who feel the area has been taken for granted. By uniting various aspirants and their supporters under one banner, Aroko hopes to create a voting bloc powerful enough to upset the established political order in the ODM stronghold.
This alliance, if successfully formed, represents a significant test for the dominance of major political families in the Nyanza region. The Kasipul Kabondo race is no longer just about filling a vacant seat; it’s a referendum on the future direction of leadership and a battle for the soul of the constituency.
