Kenya: Former Senator Poghisio Dumps Kanu for ODM in West Pokot Governor Race

AllAfrica3 November 2026, 11:24 UTCKenya

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former West Pokot Senator Samuel Poghisio has officially joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after ditching the Kenya African National Union (KANU) as he seeks the party's ticket to contest the county's gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election.

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