Former senator Poghisio dumps KANU for ODM in West Pokot governor race
Election
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NAIROBI,Kenya Nov 3 – 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.
Poghisio was received at Chungwa House, the party’s Nairobi headquarters, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, accompanied by a delegation of leaders from West Pokot County.
His entry into ODM marks a fresh political realignment ahead of the 2027 elections, with the former senator seeking to position himself as a leading contender to succeed Governor Simon Kachapin.
