Also known as: Siaya Governor James Orengo · Governor Orengo · Siaya Senator James Orengo · Gov. James Orengo · Siaya County Governor James Orengo · Governor James Orengo · James Aggrey Orengo · Senior Counsel James Orengo · Honourable James Orengo · Saiya Governor James Orengo · Mheshimiwa James Orengo
Siaya Governor who launched the Liberal Democratic Party for 2027 election challenge to President Ruto.
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… Siaya Governor James Orengo has also been linked to the Liberal Party of Kenya. Federal Party of Kenya leader Dhadho Godhana said ODM would survive the divisions but warned that the party had already suffered significant damage. …
ODM faces uncertain future nearly a year after Raila Odinga’s deathCapital News
… In a contrasting position, Siaya Governor James Orengo, a prominent voice in the Linda Mwananchi response, stressed the need to uphold democratic principles and maintain an opposition capable of holding the government accountable. …
Linda Mwananchi-ODM rivalry takes centre stage at Raila MemorialCapital News
… The remarks appeared directed at the Linda Mwananchi movement, a faction associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and other leaders opposed to ODM’s growing cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration. …
ODM urges rebels to reconsider exit as Arati maintains ‘sponsor’ label for Linda Mwananchi campCitizen Digital
… The Linda Mwananchi Movement is associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Siaya Senator James Orengo, among other leaders.
Political parties registrar approves Linda Mwananchi Movement Party name changeCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 15 – A new survey by Swiss Poll International has placed Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 67% in the gubernatorial electability tracking, followed by Siaya Governor James Orengo at 54%, as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Swiss Poll electability survey puts Wanga at 67%, Orengo at 54% in Luo NyanzaCapital News
… President William Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, ODM leader Oburu Oginga, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and a younger crop of politicians are invoking different aspects of the former Prime Minister’s legacy as they …
Beyond Baba: Who will inherit Raila’s political empire?Citizen Digital
… Alongside him are Siaya Governor James Orengo and Babu Owino in the wider break-away Linda Mwananchi movement. …
2027 matrix: The gambles at stake as Kenya braces for General Election without RailaCitizen Digital
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Thousands throng Bondo to honour Raila's first death anniversaryThe Standard
… James Orengo was the lead defence counsel, Githu Muigai his young deputy, and I was covering the trial for The Weekly Review (WR). …
The 'Welder' who held Kenya together: Unpacking the quiet resilience and legacy of Raila OdingaThe Standard
… James Orengo was the lead defence counsel, Githu Muigai his young deputy, and I was covering the trial for The Weekly Review (WR). …
Beyond politics, Raila Odinga was the 'welder' who held Kenya togetherSiaya Governor James Orengo has unveiled the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, saying the opposition will present a united front to challenge President William Ruto. Orengo warned that any attempt by the national government to scrap mandatory live streaming of election results would be challenged in court.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has unveiled the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, saying the opposition will present a united front to challenge President William Ruto. Orengo warned that any attempt by the national government to scrap mandatory live streaming of election results would be challenged in court.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended Raila Odinga's family against criticism from former allies, saying some who claimed to be close confidants of the late former Prime Minister have now insulted his wife and children. His remarks come amid divisions within ODM over the party's political direction ahead of 2027.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi met with Siaya County leaders to consolidate support behind President William Ruto's re-election and the Tutam movement, arguing they should maintain alignment with Ruto following Raila Odinga's death.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced he will run for president in 2027 against President William Ruto, expressing confidence that his new political outfit, Linda Mwananchi, will gain nationwide support despite questions about his experience and resources.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Komboa Kenya alliance, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, will begin talks next week with Rigathi Gachagua's camp and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi movement to negotiate a unified presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa said the opposition sought to unite political formations behind a single candidate to avoid splitting votes against President William Ruto.
18 October 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Action Party of Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa says opposition groups will hold consultations next week to select a unified presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, aiming to avoid vote-splitting and strengthen their challenge.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed skipped the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga because former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was invited. Junet said he could not share a platform with Gachagua at an event honouring Raila.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement announced a rally at Jacaranda Grounds in Embakasi East on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The venue was previously used for a Linda Mwananchi movement rally in September that drew thousands expressing discontent over economic hardships and government policies.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The withdrawal of security officers from senior government officials is described as a dangerous pattern with potentially catastrophic consequences that could plunge the country into chaos. Natembeya and Orengo have lost their security details.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders from the broad-based government clashed with counterparts from the Linda Mwananchi movement and the United Opposition at a memorial marking the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death in Bondo, Siaya County, with supporters chanting rival "Tutam" and "Wantam" slogans. ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati defended the party's commitment to the broad-based government arrangement and promised free and fair party primaries.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Siaya Governor James Orengo are demanding explanations from the Inspector General of Police over the repeated withdrawal of their security details. Natembeya cited a High Court ruling from 3 June 2025 holding that withdrawing security without prior written notice, an opportunity to be heard and written reasons violated Article 47 of the Constitution.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Orange Democratic Movement has navigated internal divisions and deepened rifts since founding leader Raila Odinga's death nearly a year ago, and has now signalled it may not field a presidential candidate for the first time in its 21-year history. The party has disciplined members who defied its position to support President William Ruto's government, including removing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as secretary general.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, ODM leaders and members of the Linda Mwananchi faction expressed divergent views on the party's relationship with President William Ruto's administration, with ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati urging members to stay in the party while Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi defended ODM's cooperation with Ruto's government, and Siaya Governor James Orengo emphasizing the need to maintain an opposition capable of holding the government accountable.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
ODM deputy party leader Simba Arati urged members threatening to leave the party to reconsider, while accusing those in the Linda Mwananchi faction of being funded by political sponsors, amid tensions over ODM's cooperation with President William Ruto's administration.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has begun the formal gazettement process to change The Equitable Party to Linda Mwananchi Movement, following the submission of supporting documents including a National Executive Committee resolution approving the change.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Swiss Poll International survey of gubernatorial electability across Homa Bay, Siaya, Kisumu and Migori counties ahead of 2027 elections shows Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 67%, Siaya Governor James Orengo at 54%, Kisumu's Prof. Tom Ojienda at 46%, and Migori's Mark Nyamita at 29%. The report does not specify the survey's sample size, fieldwork dates, methodology or margin of error.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
A year after Raila Odinga's death, multiple politicians—including President Ruto, former President Kenyatta, Wiper's Kalonzo, and ODM figures—are invoking different aspects of his legacy as they position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. The contest exposes divisions over whether Raila represented a movement capable of cooperating with those in power or an opposition tradition focused on challenging government and demanding accountability.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
A year after Raila Odinga's death, Kenya prepares for its first general election in nearly 40 years without him as candidate, kingmaker, or political reference point, requiring a recalculation of traditional political formulas.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands of Kenyans attended a commemoration at Migwena grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, to honour the first death anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. His widow Ida Odinga and Siaya Governor James Orengo called for the occasion to remain apolitical and focused on his legacy.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Standard columnist reflects on Raila Odinga's legacy and "quiet resilience" during Kenya's transition to multi-party democracy in the early 1990s, examining his role during a period of opposition persecution and political challenge.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
A retrospective column reflects on Raila Odinga's role as a unifying political force during Kenya's transition to multi-party democracy in the early 1990s, likening him to a "welder" who held the nation together despite opposition challenges and state persecution.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece recalls Raila Odinga as a man who appreciated ordinary life and conversations despite his political prominence, including time with childhood friends in village bars and at parliamentary social spaces.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of mourners, including political leaders and ODM supporters, gathered at Migwena Cultural and Sports Ground in Bondo, Siaya County, to mark the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, with attendees calling for partisan politics to stay out of the commemoration. The event featured music, dance, gospel performances, and cultural displays.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo claimed his security detail was withdrawn shortly after attending former PM Raila Odinga's memorial in Bondo, describing it as part of a series of similar incidents. The withdrawal came hours after Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya reported his officers were withdrawn, while Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen alleged the governor associates with individuals he described as goons and was planning violence.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Preparations are underway at Migwena Grounds in Bondo for the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on October 15, 2026. His widow Ida Odinga and Siaya Governor James Orengo have called for peace and political restraint, urging Kenyans to focus on honouring his legacy rather than turning the commemoration into a political contest.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has appointed Pauline Njoroge as interim head of communication in its Presidential Campaign Secretariat as part of its rebranding and organisational restructuring. The movement also appointed Fredah Onduso, Abigael Gikonyo and Charity Waweru to the Digital, Media and Publicity Team.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni has questioned the party's involvement in the Azimio-Ukombozi arrangement, calling for a fresh, inclusive opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election. His remarks follow Uhuru Kenyatta's resignation as Azimio Council chairman and the rebranding of Azimio to The Ukombozi Alliance.
8 October 2026 · Capital News →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has inspected the Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum at Kang'o ka Jaramogi in Bondo ahead of its official handover and dedication on Wednesday, led by President William Ruto. The mausoleum, located at the Odinga family home, will be formally handed over to the State and placed under the protection of the National Museums of Kenya.
7 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's newly launched political party, The Equitable Party (TEP), urging him to rapidly build the party and recruit candidates to challenge President Ruto's allies in the 2027 General Election.
5 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been appointed leader of The Equitable Party and vowed to contest in the 2027 presidential election, pledging to lead with integrity and prioritize people-centered change.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →