NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 5 – Political strategist and UDA Homa Bay County Secretary Silas Jakakimba has come out strongly in defence of Raymond Omollo, dismissing criticism directed at the Principal Secretary by a section of leaders from the Nyanza region as misplaced and politically driven.
Jakakimba argued that the attacks on Omollo are rooted in narrow interests and fail to reflect what he described as a shifting political landscape in Nyanza. According to him, some leaders are increasingly out of touch with the region’s evolving expectations and continue to rely on outdated political narratives.
He noted that residents are now more focused on practical issues affecting their daily lives, signaling a departure from personality-driven politics that has historically shaped the region.
Drawing from his experience and engagement on the ground, Jakakimba emphasized the need to reframe the ongoing debate away from individuals and towards substantive concerns that directly impact citizens.
He further downplayed the relevance of zoning and rigid party loyalties, suggesting that grassroots priorities will ultimately determine the region’s political direction.
“This is bigger than one individual. The conversation should be about the people and where the region is headed,” he said.
The remarks come amid an intensifying political discourse in Nyanza, where Omollo has recently faced scrutiny, exposing underlying divisions and pointing to a possible reconfiguration of political influence within the region.