Caption for the landscape image: Luo elders’ power struggle deepens Monday, August 31, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Odungi Randa (left) and Nyandiko Ongadi who both claim to bear the title of Ker of the Luo Council of Elders. Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group By George Odiwuor Correspondent Nation Media Group Summary Article Related What you need to know: Members of the Luo Council of Elders remain divided, with some aligned to Mr Ongadi and others to Mr Randa.The prolonged split has diminished the elders’ influence, particularly in matters of politics and community leadership. There is an African proverb that says two bulls can never share the same cowshed. It speaks to the idea that there can only be one leader, one authority and one voice at the helm of a household. PREMIUM Kendu Bay’s 100yr old name finally finds place on official map One of the sub-locations has been named Kanasoor Ali, paying homage to an Arab trader. PREMIUM Luo elders move to resolve Oburu, Orengo, Wanga, PS Omollo feuds Odungi Randa warns continued infighting could weaken ODM’s bargaining power with UDA. Recommended for you PREMIUM Court orders nurse to refund Sh708,664 in double salary payments PREMIUM Two letters, one name: Inside the ‘Ukombozi’ fight rocking the opposition PREMIUM Prados, CX-5s and Range Rovers: How drug traffickers are beating police checks PREMIUM Report: Degrees out of sync with jobs Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Court orders nurse to refund Sh708,664 in double salary payments EACC had sued Evelyne Adhiambo and three Homa Bay County payroll officials. 2027: Malala proposes Opposition formation with Gachagua as flagbearer and Sifuna as his running mate Uhuru: Raila won the 2022 election, we know how things went down
PREMIUM Kendu Bay’s 100yr old name finally finds place on official map One of the sub-locations has been named Kanasoor Ali, paying homage to an Arab trader.
PREMIUM Luo elders move to resolve Oburu, Orengo, Wanga, PS Omollo feuds Odungi Randa warns continued infighting could weaken ODM’s bargaining power with UDA.
PREMIUM Court orders nurse to refund Sh708,664 in double salary payments EACC had sued Evelyne Adhiambo and three Homa Bay County payroll officials.
2027: Malala proposes Opposition formation with Gachagua as flagbearer and Sifuna as his running mate