Siaya MCAs have initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor James Orengo, citing stalled development projects and failure to implement key county programs.
The MCAs accuse the county executive of neglecting to implement significant development initiatives despite approved budget allocations for the current fiscal year.
Central Gem Ward MCA Sylas Madingu raised the issue during Assembly proceedings, noting that most wards had not experienced any development activities despite prior approvals and commitments.
Madingu suggested the delays might indicate a broader pattern that could politically disadvantage the MCAs, who are encountering public criticism from dissatisfied constituents. He informed the Assembly that with only weeks remaining in the financial year, most procurement processes for authorized projects remained incomplete.
He recalled that a previous consultation had established January 2026 as the deadline for all project tenders, but this agreement had not been fulfilled.
Madingu stated, ‘Expressing concern, Mr. Speaker, that with only two months left before the financial year concludes, the county executive has failed, neglected, and refused to procure and award numerous approved projects within the same budget.’
Siaya County Speaker George Okode has instructed the County Executive to provide explanations before the Assembly considers further actions. He underscored the importance of accountability and cautioned that the Assembly would not disregard concerns raised by elected officials regarding service delivery shortcomings.
Concurrently, MCAs from various wards expressed similar frustrations, alleging the executive had ignored essential projects such as road infrastructure, water systems, and early childhood education facilities.
Some representatives claimed that certain stalled projects, including a multi-million shilling water program, had not advanced to the procurement stage despite public announcements indicating progress.
The Assembly has decided to summon senior county officials, including chief officers and procurement directors, to account for the delays and present definitive implementation schedules.
Governor Orengo, recently aligning with the Linda Mwananchi movement, has encountered increasing political criticism from leaders within his broader political spectrum, including remarks from Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi.
Earlier this month, Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi advised the MCAs to abandon the impeachment efforts, suggesting that voters should determine Orengo’s political standing in the upcoming general election.
Atandi maintained that impeachment proceedings at this juncture were unwarranted with elections approaching, and cautioned against diverting attention from service delivery matters.