Siaya County has sealed a dealwith LAPFUND ahead of the Siaya International Trade & Investment Conference.
This is after Siaya Governor James Orengo and Lapfund officials agreed on a partnership deal that will see the county unlock it’s trade potential.
The meeting comes just weeks before the inaugural Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO 2025), scheduled for 14th–17th October 2025.
Discussions focused on cementing Lapfund’s role as a Silver Sponsor of SITICO and expanding collaboration to drive Siaya’s transformation agenda.
Led by Galm Jaldesa, the General Manager Strategy and Planning at Lapfund, the team expressed their interest in key projects with a special focus in housing.
Jaldesa who was accompanied by Manager Finance and Accounts, Erick Otieno, Manager Investments and Property Management, Millewa Kennedy, Manager Marketing and Member Recruitment, and Moses Maroa, Finance and Accounts Coordinator also lauded Siaya for their timely remmitances in the retirement benefits scheme.
During the signing and handover of a Ksh 5 million cheque to Governor Orengo, Jaldesa underscored Lapfund’s commitment to supporting SITICO 2025 as a platform to attract investors, expand opportunities, and promote inclusive growth.
On his part, Governor Orengo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building alliances with leading financial institutions to unlock investment and accelerate value-chain development.
“Our partnership with Lapfund is more than financial, it is a shared commitment to empower farmers, women, and youth, and to make Siaya a centre of inclusive and sustainable growth. Said Orengo. SITICO 2025 will showcase this vision to the world,” added Governor Orengo .
He welcomed the partnership, noting Lapund’s dedication to supporting county transformation.
“Siaya County is demonstrating what devolution can achieve by creating platforms where the private sector, government, and communities co-create prosperity. We are proud to stand with Siaya as anchor partners for SITICO 2025 and to expand opportunities all,” said Jaldesa.
Today’s meeting signaled a strong public commitment to positioning Siaya as a hub for trade, investment, and inclusive growth.
The Siaya International Trade & Investment Conference is a premier platform to showcase Siaya’s investment opportunities, bankable projects, and transformation agenda. With themed pavilions, exhibitions, deal rooms, and policy forums, SITICO will bring together investors, development partners, industry leaders, and policymakers to unlock Siaya’s potential and build lasting partnerships.
The Siaya County Delegations who accompanied the Governor were County Secretary, who is also the head Public service Joseph Ogutu, CECM Trade Investment Grace Agola, acting Finance and economic planning George Nyingiro and Chief of staff Rtd. col Cyrus Oguna among other officials.
Orengo’s vision on trade and investment for Siaya is focused on expansion of investments and industrial revolution with clear strategic plans geared towards job creation and sustainability for the people of Siaya and beyond.
Also present were CECM Governance ICT and Administration CS Agunda Ochanda, chief officer Agriculture livestock Dr Elizabeth Adongo.
