Pauline Odhiambo Oginga has expressed her interest in the Nyali Constituency parliamentary seat even as the 2027 General Election draws closer.

While speaking during an interview with political analyst Herman Manyora on Saturday, April 18, 2026, Pauline stated that her dream is to pursue political ambitions at the Coast, specifically in Nyali.

Regarding why she has chosen the Coast region rather than any other area, she explained that Nyali presents a unique political and demographic opportunity.

She said:

“I have a dream in a constituency somewhere in the Coast because the Coast has places where I have seen Luos. There are quite a number of Luos in Nyali, and the voting patterns in areas like Burra are more or less similar to those in Mombasa,” she explained.

Nyali political dynamics

“We also have a large concentration of Luo and Luhya voters in Nyali. If you walk into Kisumu Ndogo, you will either find a Luo or a Luhya,” she added.

Coming from a prominent political family, which currently has three sitting MCAs—one of her nieces is a member of the county assembly in Siaya, another in Kisumu, and another in Nairobi—coupled with EALA MP Winnie Odinga, she would be further strengthening the Jaramogi Oginga legacy in the political landscape.

The Nyali Constituency is currently held by Mohamed Ali, alias Jicho Pevu, who recently announced his bid for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat. He has expressed confidence in unseating the incumbent governor, Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir.

He has been accompanying United Opposition leaders on various occasions, at times donning Wiper Party outfits and on other occasions appearing in Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) attire.

Mombasa gubernatorial race

Herman Manyora has predicted Mohamed Ali as a strong contender in the race, noting that his chances would be higher if he remains aligned with the opposition ticket, as, in his view, winning in Mombasa largely depends on backing from the opposition.

“Mohamed Ali is really scary.  Because he comes with the thinking that it is possible for a non-coastal to be governor of Mombasa.  The narrative has been, ‘It must be a coastal puzzle.’  Now he’s bringing the non-coastal angle. And number two, the presence of opposition in Mombasa means Nasir cannot sit pretty.” Manyora says.