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Ochilo Ayacko

Also known as: Governor Ochilo Ayacko · Governor Ochilo · Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko · Dr Ochilo Ayacko · Governor Ayacko

Ochilo Ayacko — Migori Governor, facing challengers ahead of 2027 general election.

2026-05-082026-09-12

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    It is in President Ruto’s regime that Migori has received the most projects,” CS Mbadi remarked.Mbadi was accompanied by leaders who include Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko, Awendo MP Walter Owino, Nyando MP Jared Okello, Kuria East MP Maisori Kitayama, Suna West MP Peter Masara, a

    CS Mbadi launches construction of roads in Migori
  3. May 2026
  4. The Standard

    Migori Governor Dr Ochilo Ayacko, who chairs the organising committee for the Kisumu rally, said the consultative meeting with the Luo Council of Elders was important in guiding the political direction and unity of the community.“We have just concluded a meeting with the Council

    Wanga leads ODM mobilisation ahead of Kisumu rally
  5. The Standard

    Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu of the State Department for East African Community met Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko at the governor's office alongside county executive officials and technical officers to advance the agenda.

    Kenya moves to strip trade barriers at Migori border crossing
  6. Citizen Digital

    Caroline Karugu and Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko. PHOTO| COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Principal Secretary for the East African Community (EAC) Affairs, Dr Caroline Karugu, has underscored the strategic importance of the Isebania–Sirari One-Stop Border Post (OSBP), describing it as

    Government pushes to eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers at Migori border post
  7. Capital News

    My meeting with Governor Ochilo today progressed the agenda of eliminating Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) in Migori County.

    Karugu Highlights Isebania-Sirari OSBP as Key Gateway to EAC Trade Growth

Monday 24 August

  1. Mbadi dismisses Babu Owino as juvenile politician ahead of 2027 election

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has criticized Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, calling him a juvenile politician who overrates himself, after Babu vowed to prevent Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma's re-election in 2027. Mbadi pledged to mobilize support for Kaluma's re-election and for President Ruto in the area.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. Gachagua claims government plotting to disrupt Homa Bay rally

    Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua alleged that Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga have organized goons to disrupt a Linda Mwananchi coalition rally scheduled for Sunday in Homa Bay, without providing evidence for the claims.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 13 August

  1. Interior PS assures security for Linda Mwananchi Homa Bay rally

    Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo assured the Linda Mwananchi coalition that adequate security will be deployed during their Sunday rally in Homa Bay, after the movement claimed some Nyanza leaders were planning to disrupt it. Omollo warned that anyone attempting to disrupt the rally will face firm action and urged participants to respect the law.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Babu Owino alleges plot to disrupt Linda Mwananchi rally

    Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko, and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma of plotting to disrupt the Linda Mwananchi caravan's rally in Homa Bay County on August 16, 2026. Owino claimed the three leaders held a meeting where they allegedly discussed mobilizing goons to attack opposition supporters, and he called on security agencies to protect participants.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Migori Main Bridge deteriorating; residents fear imminent collapse

    Motorists and pedestrians using the Migori Main Bridge along the Kisii–Migori–Isebania highway have raised alarm over widening cracks and sagging sections, with a part of the road collapsing on Monday night. Residents who depend on the bridge say it is dangerous and are pleading with the government to fix it before lives are lost.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Migori leaders urge residents to register as voters before 2027

    Migori County leaders, including Governor Ochilo Ayacko and three MPs, have launched a campaign urging residents to acquire national identity cards and register as voters, citing low registration numbers as of July 2026 (519,116 registered voters) that could weaken the county's political influence in the 2027 general election.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 20 July

  1. Nyanza leaders urge Ruto to increase regional development, pledge 2027 support

    Nyanza leaders including Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed have urged President William Ruto to initiate more development projects in the region to bolster his re-election bid in 2027, arguing that the President has demonstrated commitment to equitable development across the country.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 11 July

  1. ODM chairperson assures free, fair nominations ahead 2027 election

    ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga has assured party members of free and fair nominations ahead of the 2027 General Election, emphasizing that ODM members, not party leaders, will determine who receives the party ticket for various elective positions.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. Migori politics shifts toward ideas over insults ahead of 2027

    Migori County's political landscape is changing from historical rivalry and violence toward issue-based competition as the 2027 General Election approaches, with Governor Ochilo Ayacko facing challengers including Uriri MP Mark Nyamita, Suna West MP Peter Masara, and former Woman Representative Dr. Pamela Odhiambo.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 27 June

  1. PS Omollo calls leaders to unity for development

    Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has called on political leaders across the country to set aside their differences and work together, saying unity among leaders is the cornerstone of peace, social cohesion and sustainable development.

    27 June 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 9 June

  1. CS Mbadi launches two road construction projects in Migori

    Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi launched the construction of the Kanyawanga-Kwoyo-Dede-Rapogi-Awendo Road and Othoo-Got Kachola Road to bitumen standard in Migori County. The roads are intended to improve connectivity, transportation access, and boost economic opportunities in the region.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. ODM plans Kisumu rally for party unity and 2027 election campaign

    ODM party leaders have intensified calls for unity ahead of a mega rally scheduled for Sunday at Kirembe Grounds in Kisumu, which the party says will mark the beginning of grassroots re-engagement ahead of the 2027 General Election. National Chairperson Gladys Wanga said the rally aims to strengthen party unity, reach out to supporters and like-minded leaders, and update residents on progress under the broad-based government arrangement, with discussions on devolution, infrastructure, agriculture, and compensation for post-election violence victims.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Kenya tackles non-tariff barriers at Migori-Tanzania border

    Kenya has launched talks to eliminate non-tariff barriers at the Isebania-Sirari One-Stop Border Post linking the Northern Corridor to landlocked EAC markets. The crossing channels cargo from Mombasa port to Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and beyond, and serves local micro, small and medium enterprises relying on cross-border trade.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 8 May

  1. Government works to remove trade barriers at Migori border

    The Principal Secretary for East African Community Affairs says the Isebania–Sirari One-Stop Border Post is vital to regional trade and that discussions with Migori Governor focused on eliminating Non-Tariff Barriers hindering cross-border commerce in the county.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Karugu promotes Isebania-Sirari border post as EAC trade gateway

    The Principal Secretary has highlighted the Isebania-Sirari One-Stop Border Post as a vital link to regional EAC markets, with discussions focused on eliminating Non-Tariff Barriers in Migori County to improve cross-border trade efficiency and reduce delays at the border.

    8 May 2026 · Capital News

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