David Ohito replaces Charles Owino as Gumbo running mate in Siaya governorship race
Siaya gubernatorial aspirant, Nicholas Gumbo has picked former journalist David Ohito as his running mate after Charles Owino withdrew his candidature.
Ohito is currently the secretary general of United Democratic Movement (UDM) which is led by Mandera Governor Ali Roba. He has also previously served as Roba’s Chief of Staff in Mandera county.
Ohito was slated to compete for the position with Tubman Ochogo, a former Town clerk who served as Gumbo’s running mate in 2017 and Martin Baraza, a veterinarian and consultant with an international NGO.
“Its official that I have received communication from the UDM election board and the party leader Ali Roba and the governor aspirant Nicholas Gumbo. I have been duly picked to replace Charles Owino. I want to thank the party and Gumbo for giving me the chance to run alongside him,” he said in a local station.
Owino was recalled by Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai to serve as the Director of the Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons.
