Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol has broken his silence over leadership wrangles rocking the county.
On Tuesday, he pledged unwavering loyalty to Governor James Orengo while calling for reconciliation and constitutional order.
Speaking against the backdrop of the governor's temporary absence from office, Oduol delivered a measured yet firm statement aimed at dispelling speculation over the power dynamics within the county's top leadership.
Quoting Article 179 of the Constitution, the Oduol reaffirmed his role as the governor's principal assistant, emphasising that his mandate remains complementary, not parallel, to that of his boss. "My allegiance to His Excellency is resolute and unwavering.