The unexpected presence of Siaya Governor James Orengo in President William Ruto’s delegation to India has sparked new political speculation.
Orengo, a close ally of Raila, has surprised many by joining the presidential entourage. It is worth noting that Orengo travelled to India shortly after hosting a successful fundraising event in the Gem Constituency. The event was attended by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Raila Odinga’s wife Ida Odinga. The Siaya Governor has revealed that he had a productive meeting with a delegation from the Indian Government, during which they formalized their agreement by signing a Memorandum of Understanding.
Orengo clarifies that he represented the Lake Region Economic Bloc while in India and further mentions that he has already updated the President on the results of the MoU. The Lake Region Economic Bloc comprises counties such as Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, Homa Bay, Kisii, Nyamira, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Vihiga, Trans Nzoia, Bomet, Nandi, and Kericho. Mr Orengo states that the projects in Malaba will have a total cost of Sh122 billion. He also mentions that President Ruto has approved both project ideas and they will be discussed further during the President’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
President Ruto has conveyed his endorsement of the initiatives via his social media platforms, vowing to pursue discussions with his Indian counterpart. Mr Orengo has a history of accompanying the President to official functions as evidenced by their joint presence in Siaya County during Ruto’s visit to the Luo Nyanza region in October. In addition, Mr Orengo has played host to various esteemed government figures in Siaya County, among them former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria.
On the President’s recent visit to Luo Nyanza, the Azimio governors surprised everyone by accompanying him to public rallies and the launch of government projects. It remains uncertain if Mr Odinga sanctioned this move, given that several ODM lawmakers were dismissed by the party for aligning with the President.
Why does he have to stoop…
Why does he have to stoop this low to explain himself? Did he need permission from somebody?
This is more about the…
This is more about the quality of Kenyan journalism. Instead of informing, they make up the stories.
I guess he is afraid that…
I guess he is afraid that people might call him a traitor for working with Ruto.I guess some are forgetting that Ruto is the president of Kenya,of which lake region is apart.So he is working for the BOSS.
Who told you that Ruto is…
Who told you that Ruto is the legitimate president of Kenya? He is just a conman holding on that office to fatten his pockets and leave the country destitute.
Orengo is just sick and tired of Ruto and his close associates stealing alone. He has now joined the master thief so they can all steal from Kenyans without mercy! He is not that different from MDVD, Weta, Osoro, etc! Our country is in deep trouble!
Ole, you are exactly right…
Ole, you are exactly right. He does not have to explain himself to anyone. He was elected by the people, so if he is out there ensuring that they are represented, irrespective of who is there then so be it. This childish politics of reporting to a minder is mental slavery.
This is what should be…
This is what should be happening. Ruto uses tax payers money and so does Orengo. They can disagree which method is best, but they all agree that we need progress! Good job
And so you think with your…
And so you think with your myopic brains @shianika! There is nothing good about the two stooges heading to Indian to enslave our country from more Indians. India is one of the poorest countries on the face of earth besides having some nuclear weaponry. How does Ruto destroy one Indian RAI of that sugar company and then heads to India to invite a few more Indians to Kenya?
Only Division & Mayhem (ODM)…
Only Division & Mayhem (ODM), has no comprehension of governance! There is only ONE government at a time! And bipartisanship is a must to work for your constituents!!!
Can’t do anything useful in…
Can’t do anything useful in Luo nyanza without permission of the man Rao. He will die of old age in his office like Jaramogi