Tag Archives: James Orengo

Orengo: I Don’t Go to State House to Beg

Siaya Governor James Orengo has dismissed claims that his visits to State House amount to seeking favours, insisting that his engagements with the national government are grounded in constitutional duty rather than political compromise. Speaking during a television interview on Monday night, December 29, 2025, Orengo said his interactions with …

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Orengo: Ruto Needs ODM, it is Not ODM that Need Ruto

Siaya Governor James Orengo has criticised a faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for aligning themselves with President William Ruto’s administration under the broad-based government deal, calling the move an act of political cowardice. Addressing ODM youth during a convention in Mombasa on Friday, Orengo argued that it is …

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SK Macharia Visits Raila Odinga’s Family in Siaya

Royal Media Services (RMS) Chairman Dr. S.K. Macharia, a longtime friend of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, on Thursday paid a visit to the Odinga family home in Kang’o ka Jaramogi, Siaya County, where Raila was laid to rest on Sunday. Dr. Macharia visited the gravesite to pay …

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ODM Rejects Viral Letter Claiming Orengo’s Resignation as Fake

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has dismissed a letter circulating online that falsely claims Siaya Governor James Orengo has resigned. The letter, which has gained significant attention, purports to be from Orengo and is addressed to the Speaker of the Siaya County Assembly, with copies sent to the Deputy …

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Oburu Tells Orengo to Quit ODM if He Opposes Government Deal

Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has sharply criticized Governor James Orengo over his opposition to the broad-based government agreement, challenging him to leave the ODM party if he is dissatisfied with the decision. Oburu reminded Orengo that the decision to join the government was a collective party resolution, not a personal …

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Orengo Criticizes ODM Pact, Warns Against Sycophancy

Siaya Governor James Orengo has reaffirmed his commitment to defending democracy in Kenya, asserting that he will not be intimidated into silence. Speaking at Bar Ndege and Urenga health centres in Ugenya constituency during a project launch, Orengo emphasized that for democracy to flourish, citizens must speak out against attempts …

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Orengo: Azimio Must Assert Its Position as Majority in Parliament

Siaya Governor James Orengo has called on Azimio-affiliated Members of Parliament to assert their rightful position as the majority in the National Assembly following a favorable court ruling. The ruling, issued on February 7, 2025, overturned a previous declaration by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, which had recognized President William …

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Orengo Issues Warning to Ruto: Cease Attempts to Intimidate Courts

Siaya governor, James Orengo, has cautioned President William Ruto against persisting in his efforts to intimidate the judiciary. Orengo emphasizes that the president must acknowledge that he is not exempt from the law and should refrain from interfering with the independent functioning of the courts. The governor has underscored the …

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Orengo Criticizes Ruto For Condemning Judiciary

Siaya Governor James Orengo has joined others in condemning President William Ruto for his recent attacks on the Judiciary. Orengo issued a statement on January 3, 2023, warning against disobedience of court orders by the President as an inappropriate response to dissent. “This act of disobedience goes against our constitutional …

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