Siaya could be facing a looming leadership crisis as Governor James Orengo and his deputy, William Oduol, face mounting pressure over their alleged prolonged absence from office. A concerned resident has formally petitioned top government institutions, accusing the county's two highest-ranking leaders of neglecting their constitutional mandates and, consequently, paralyzing vital county operations.
The petitioner, Julius Oluoch, claims Governor Orengo has been conspicuously absent from public view for over a month, leading to significant delays, including the critical approval of Siaya's 2025/2026 budget. This purported vacuum has been exacerbated by the strained relationship between Orengo and Oduol, with the deputy governor alleging he has been deliberately sidelined from official duties.
Siaya Governor James Orengo speaks during a burial on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in South East Alego Photo James Orengo "For over one month, the governor has been conspicuously absent, leading to stalled key operations, including the approval of the 2025/2026 budget," the petition reads.
The petitioner accused the duo of paralyzing the county-level operations and fostering an environment of governance crisis.
