Also known as: Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya · Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives Wycliffe Oparanya · Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Wycliffe Oparanya · Co-operatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya · Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya · Trade Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya · CS Wycliffe Oparanya · Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya · Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya · Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya · Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya
Wycliffe Oparanya — Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary and former Kakamega governor, at centre of 2027 running mate negotiations.
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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeDeputy President Kithure Kindiki, Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya and Cooperative Alliance of Kenya Chairman Macloud Malonza during the national Ushirika Day celebrations in Nairobi, on July 4, 2026. …
State banks on Cooperative Bill, to boost Saccos growth, secure savingsCapital News
NAKURU, Kenya Jul 2 – Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through progressive policies, affordable credit, and ca …
Oparanya Pledges More Support for MSMEs at Elite Brands Awards GalaThe Standard
… His Co-operatives and MSMEs counterpart Wycliffe Oparanya is also expected to attend.The summit will also feature a high-level segment on policy alignment and coordination for financing the Kampala CAADP Declaration, with contributions from the International Fund for Agricultural …
Africa food finance summit kicks off in Nairobi as Kenyans confront food insecurityCitizen Digital
… Co-operatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya said the Revised MSMEs Policy 2026, launched by President Ruto during the event, would help eliminate barriers that have long constrained business growth. …
Ruto urges banks to increase lending to MSMEs as gov't unveils revised policyCapital News
… The event was attended by Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, United Nations Resident Coordinator Garry Conille, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, principal secretaries, MPs and hundreds of entrepreneurs from across the country. …
President Ruto Challenges Banks to Support Youth and Small EnterprisesThe Standard
… The 15-member National Steering Committee tasked with reviving coffee was picked by Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya. …
Meru coffee farmer secures US market, urges growers to boost productionCitizen Digital
Gov't steps up efforts for new coffee markets to boost farmer earnings By Dennis Otieno June 16, 2026 07:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Cooperatives and MSMEs CS Wycliffe Oparanya speaks at Kiriti Stadi …
Gov't steps up efforts for new coffee markets to boost farmer earningsCapital News
… Ruto praised Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya for what he termed the revitalisation of the ministry and the expansion of financial inclusion programmes targeting ordinary Kenyans, noting the growth of the Hustler Fund to Sh90 billion. …
Ruto launches Shirikiana Sacco, hails it as catalyst for economic transformationCitizen Digital
… Also expected to attend are Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka, and Trade Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, among other national and regional leaders. …
'Two-term' leaders head to Butere for women, boda boda empowerment driveThe Standard
… Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya said the government will tighten regulations in the cooperative sector to weed out dormant and fraudulent societies and ensure only viable institutions are allowed to operate. …
Government warns over briefcase Saccos out to defraud Kenyans ahead of pollsPresident William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Odinga are leading a three-day retreat in Naivasha starting Sunday, bringing together senior figures from the UDA and ODM to assess their broad-based administration and discuss how their cooperation will evolve ahead of the August 2027 General Election.
9 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Odinga are leading a three-day retreat in Naivasha starting Sunday, bringing together senior figures from the UDA and ODM to assess their broad-based administration and discuss how their cooperation will evolve ahead of the August 2027 General Election.
9 August 2026 · Capital News →
A section of ODM leaders are pushing Wycliffe Oparanya, the Co-operatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary, for the Deputy President's position, creating political fault lines within President William Ruto's broad-based government and exposing competing interests within Western Kenya and the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
ODM leaders, including National Chairperson Gladys Wanga and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, have accused DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua of promoting ethnic politics based on tribal voting blocs ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that such rhetoric could destabilize the country.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya to support his bid to become Kenya's next president, as the Linda Mwananchi movement conducted political mobilization in Kakamega ahead of the 2027 General Election.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked Wycliffe Oparanya, the Co-operatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary and former Kakamega governor, to support and bless his presidential ambitions for 2027. Sifuna's appeal follows his fallout with ODM leadership and his removal as the party's secretary-general, as he leads the Linda Mwananchi grassroots mobilisation tour across Western Kenya.
8 August 2026 · Capital News →
Orange Democratic Movement leader Dr Oburu Oginga said at State House that he believes he is qualified to run for Deputy President in the 2027 General Election, stating that while ODM will endorse President William Ruto for the presidency, "all the other positions are negotiable, particularly number two."
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has dismissed growing speculation linking him to the position of Deputy President, saying no official discussions have taken place and reiterating his commitment to supporting President William Ruto's re-election. His remarks come as some ODM leaders, including Secretary General Catherine Omanyo and Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, have endorsed him for the role amid debate over the Kenya Kwanza-ODM working relationship.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
UDA and ODM have taken differing positions ahead of the 2027 General Election, with UDA backing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki while ODM leaders push for Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya for the running mate position.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria posted on social media that the ruling coalition's internal squabbles resemble the final moments of the Titanic, with two groups within the governing faction remaining oblivious to the political storm ahead while continuing normal business.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has told Orange Democratic Movement leaders to stop discussing the Deputy President position as though it were vacant, insisting that incumbent Prof. Kithure Kindiki deserves respect as the holder of the country's second-highest office and singling out Cabinet colleague Wycliffe Oparanya and other ODM leaders for undermining the DP through public debate over the position.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) while accusing Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya of fuelling divisions within the party as Oparanya aims to be named President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 polls.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
ODM has declared the deputy presidential position non-negotiable for backing President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, arguing that since Ruto is running on the UDA ticket for president, ODM should produce the running mate. The party is reviewing its working arrangement with UDA and insisting the condition is essential for the coalition to continue.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Standard reports that Edwin Sifuna's rise is reshaping politics in Western Kenya, disrupting the region's long-established power structures dominated for over three decades by figures including Musalia Mudavadi, Moses Wetang'ula, and Wycliffe Oparanya.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Western Kenya's political landscape, long dominated by figures like Mudavadi, Wetang'ula, and Oparanya, is experiencing unprecedented disruption from a rising political force, described as capable of shaking established centres of power simultaneously.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated he will remain President William Ruto's running mate in next year's General Election, dismissing debate over the position. Kindiki declared his intention to seek the presidency in 2032 and called for Mt Kenya region unity behind Ruto's re-election bid.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed alleged that members of Parliament were given money to support former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in October 2024, and that Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot distributed the funds to MPs in the National Assembly and Senate.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of orchestrating a campaign to undermine Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, claiming recent remarks by ODM Secretary-General Junet Mohammed about potential UDA-ODM cooperation were part of a political strategy aimed at frustrating Kindiki into leaving office. Gachagua warned that political divisions within the Mt. Kenya region could weaken its influence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has launched the Next Generation of Kenya Youth Employment Programme, which will empower more than 100,000 young Kenyans over three years through private sector internships and training in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, life skills, and workplace readiness, in partnership with UNDP and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has launched the Coffee Revitalisation Programme in the North Rift region, targeting an increase in annual coffee production from 50,000 metric tonnes to 150,000 metric tonnes by 2029/2030. The initiative aims to restore Kenya's position among the world's leading coffee producers and includes comprehensive reforms, including amendments to the Cooperative Act.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
ODM party officials are issuing conflicting statements about whether the party will field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. While ODM leader Oburu Oginga announced the party will not field a candidate and will support President William Ruto, CS Wycliffe Oparanya countered that ODM will remain independent and will have its own presidential candidate.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Steering Committee to Revive the Coffee Sector convened stakeholders from Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Nyamira, Migori and Kisii counties to develop strategies aimed at increasing coffee production, boosting farmer incomes and expanding local value addition. The revival programme seeks to restore coffee as a major cash crop and strengthen Kenya's position in the global market.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula are pursuing separate political strategies in western Kenya that appear aimed at securing President William Ruto's running mate position ahead of the 2027 General Election, though neither has publicly declared interest in the deputy president's slot.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
ODM Party leader Oburu Oginga said the broad-based Government remains strong despite the opposition Democracy for the Citizens Party winning the Ol-Kalou by-election, arguing the coalition had previously won nine parliamentary and senatorial by-elections and describing the loss as a small bump on the road.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
ODM Party leader Oburu Odinga said the mausoleum honouring former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be completed within two months, with the structure designed to reflect his stature, values and public service record. The monument will serve as a permanent site for Kenyans and visitors to learn about and pay tribute to the late leader's legacy.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga has affirmed that the Orange Democratic Movement will form a coalition with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, stating that combined support from the two parties would yield about 17 million votes.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto coordinated the second tranche of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) funds programme using a newsroom-style format, directing his Cabinet and senior officials from Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi as they reported on fund disbursements across Kenya.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Shofco Sacco, a community-based non-deposit taking Sacco, won seven awards at Ushirika Day celebrations for governance, financial performance, member services and technology. The Sacco reported membership above 41,000 and growth including a 23 per cent increase in its loan book to KSh633.4 million in 2025.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's savings and credit cooperative societies now hold more than Sh1 trillion in member savings. The government is implementing reforms to strengthen governance, financial resilience and technology across the cooperative sector to enhance financial inclusion and economic growth.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala says the United Opposition must name Sifuna in their opposition ticket, arguing the Mulembe nation has been overlooked and deserves representation in a top position. He pledges to defend Luhya community interests and will not support the opposition ticket if Sifuna and other Luhya leaders are not given top seats.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya National Police DT SACCO won the Best Performing Deposit-Taking SACCO award and five other accolades at the 104th International Day of Cooperatives awards, recognizing performance in governance, financial management, innovation and member service.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →