Oparanya and Khalwale Bury Hatchet, Agree to Mutually Support 2027 Ambitions
• Oparanya and Khalwale, longtime political rivals, bury hatchet and agree to support each other's 2027 election ambitions
• Oparanya will support Khalwale's bid for Kakamega governor in 2027, while Khalwale will back Oparanya for any seat he seeks
• Alliance signals beginning of search for new leadership in Kakamega ahead of 2027 polls
• Comes after fallout between Oparanya and current Governor Barasa, whom Oparanya helped elect in 2022
• Could put ODM and Raila Odinga in difficult position regarding choice of candidate for Kakamega in 2027