Siaya Governor James Orengo on Thursday led a team of county leaders to State House, Nairobi, for a meeting with President William Ruto to discuss development priorities—just days after publicly criticizing the ODM-Ruto political pact.
Orengo, a longtime critic of such engagements, has previously argued that national development should be a constitutional entitlement for all regions, not a reward for political loyalty.
His stance, shared by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, has fueled internal party friction, putting them at odds with some Siaya MPs and Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi, who also serves as ODM’s Parliamentary Secretary.
President Ruto addressing Siaya leaders at State House.
Before the State House meeting, Orengo met with Treasury CS John Mbadi to coordinate on Siaya’s development agenda.
“Held discussions with CS John Mbadi on development priorities in Siaya ahead of tomorrow’s meeting with President Ruto together with a delegation of Siaya leaders,” Orengo posted on Facebook.
