After several months of intense criticisms against President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza government, Siaya governor James Orengo has sought an audience with Ruto.
The county chief is pursuing a forum with the president to discuss what he describes as a consultative development meeting with leaders from Siaya.
In a letter dated April 17, 2025, and addressed to President Ruto, Governor Orengo said the delegation will comprise cabinet secretaries and permanent secretaries from Siaya, all MPs, the Speaker, members of the county assembly leadership, and his executive. "The purpose of the meeting is to engage you on key development matters affecting the county and to explore collaborative pathways through which the national government and county government can work together to accelerate socio-economic growth of the people," noted Orengo in the letter.
Orengo had proposed to have the meeting the last week of April for the engagement, but was open to any date and time that is convenient to the President's calendar. "Enclosed herein please find a list of projects currently being undertaken by the national government in Siaya County, together with the list of projects we are requesting your good office to consider supporting in the county.
