Alego Usonga Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi has called on members of the Siaya County Assembly to abandon plans to impeach Governor James Orengo, saying the governor’s political fate should be left to voters next year.
Speaking during Easter holidays at his South East Alego rural home in Siaya, Atandi said the proposed impeachment was unnecessary and politically wasteful, with the next elections only about a year away.
“If there is anybody in Siaya planning to impeach Orengo, I want to persuade him not to do it. Let the people of Siaya decide his future at the ballot, ” Atandi said.
The MP revealed that local leaders had already identified a preferred candidate to succeed Governor Orengo in 2027, adding that succession plans were already in motion.
“We have a candidate as people of Siaya, somebody who will work with the people of Siaya, consult them, and ensure that Siaya is a progressive county,” he said.
Atandi, who chairs the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee, also accused Governor Orengo of using the “Linda Mwananchi” initiative to divert attention from Siaya county failures.
The MP cited reports of unpaid electricity bills that allegedly led to power disconnections at the governor’s office, describing the situation as evidence of weak financial management.
He further alleged that lax administration had enabled a recruitment scandal in the county’s health department, where hundreds of young people were reportedly duped into a fake employment scheme.
“More than 500 young people were employed for nine months after parting with bribes only to be sacked,” Atandi claimed.
Divisions have emerged over Orengo’s leadership in Siaya, where some MCAs have hinted at initiating impeachment against the governor. Others have urged dialogue and patience as the county heads toward the next election cycle.
