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ODM rift deepens as Oparanya, Barasa clash over Kakamega politics

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives Wycliffe Oparanya and Governor Fernandes Barasa.

The political rivalry in Kakamega County has intensified, pitting Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and former governor Wycliffe Oparanya against his successor, Governor Fernandes Barasa.

Once close allies, the two leaders are now openly trading accusations, with Oparanya accusing Barasa of betrayal and political ingratitude, while Barasa accuses Oparanya of seeking to micromanage county politics despite holding a national position.

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