Siaya Governor James Orengo yesterday led a high-level delegation to meet Azimio leader Raila Odinga in Nairobi, seeking his endorsement for the upcoming Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO 2025).
Tha meeting which was held at Raila’s office, centered on briefing him about preparations for the October 14–17 event and discussing strategies to position Siaya as a leading destination fortransformative investments.
After the lengthy discussions, Orengo emphasized that the conference would aim at boosting investment in key sectors such as agriculture, the blue economy, renewable energy, and value addition.
“Together with the Planning Committee, I updated His Excellency Raila Odinga on our preparations and invited his support for SITICO 2025. We highlighted the potential of this conference to open doors for transformative investments,” the Siaya governor told journalists.
Railad welcomed the initiative, describing it as a critical step toward shaping Siaya’s development agenda. He also pointed out emerging investment opportunities in innovative areas, including nuclear energy.
In the past few weeks, Orengo’s office has been intensifying preparations for the three-day conference, which is expected to draw local and international investors, policymakers, and innovators.
In a boost to the event, Siaya County secured Sh5 million in sponsorship from the Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPFUND), which joined as a Silver Partner. Orengo noted that the sponsorship and LAPFUND’s interest in strategic projects, such as housing, reflect increasing confidence from investors in the county.
“With partners like LAPFUND, we are laying the foundation for sustainable growth and enduring partnerships,” the governor said.
SITICO 2025 will feature keynote speeches, sector-specific breakouts, exhibitions, and guided site visits to priority projects, all geared toward attracting domestic and foreign investment. The county hopes the conference will generate actionable commitments that accelerate enterprise growth and create jobs.
Orengo urged entrepreneurs, cooperatives, the diaspora, and professional bodies to take advantage of the platform, strengthen networks, and help unlock Siaya’s potential as a major investment hub.
