Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Energy Opiyo Wandayi lashed out at critics of the broad-based government. He called them mere noisemakers.The CS stated these critics took no part in the talks that brought the Orange Democratic Movement into President William Ruto's administration.Wandayi spoke at interdenominational prayers at his Ugunja home on
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Wandayi Signals Support for Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election Amid ODM Divisions
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has expressed his readiness to collaborate with President William Ruto beyond the extensive arrangement and to endorse his re-election in 2027.While addressing a gathering in Turkana South on November 6, 2025, Wandayi remarked that certain members of the ODM party pledged to adhere to Baba’s final
Kenya Plans New Fuel and Electricity Taxes to Fund $18.7B Energy Projects
Consumers in Kenya should brace themselves for even more challenging economic conditions in 2026 as the government intends to implement new taxes on fuel and electricity to finance energy infrastructure.This action is expected to impose extra charges on consumers, further increasing the prices of goods and services.Named the Consolidated Energy
Luo Leaders Vow to Uphold Raila’s Legacy Through Ruto Alliance
Senior Luo leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to continue working with President William Ruto’s government, saying it was part of the late Raila Odinga’s final wish for unity and national cooperation.Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the community must honour Raila’s decision to join hands with Ruto through the March
Maraga’s Green Path: From Bench to the People of Siaya
Wandayi pins Odinga’s AUC Election loss on some Kenyan leaders
Energy Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi has attributed Raila Odinga’s defeat in the recent African Union Commission (AUC) elections to the actions of some Kenyan leaders. He pointed out that the celebratory reactions from specific individuals following Odinga’s loss have revealed who his true allies are. While addressing attendees at the
Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi moves to bar graft suspects
Ugunja Legislator who is also the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in the National Assembly Hon. Opiyo Wandayi has filed a bill in parliament which will bar public officers facing corruption charges from holding public office. Wandayi seeks to amend the Leadership and Integrity Act ,2012 and the Election Act
Charles Owino and Opiyo Wandayi in War words at Aluodo funeral
Ugunja member of Parliament Opiyo Wandayi and former police spokesperson Charles Owino were last Saturday engaged in bitter exchange at the burial of Siaya politician Florence Aluodo. Owino who is currently the Deputy Director of the Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons accused Wandayi of conspiring