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Nyanza Leaders Defend Cooperation With Ruto Government at Church Fundraisers
Kenyan officials from the Nyanza region addressed gatherings in Ugunja and Ugenya on 29 June 2026. They urged residents to support the alliance with President William Ruto's administration and highlighted ongoing development projects.
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Leaders from Kenya's Nyanza region defended their cooperation with President William Ruto's administration during church fundraisers held on 29 June 2026 in Ugunja and Ugenya constituencies. AllAfrica reported that the speakers argued the region gains more through direct government participation than through opposition tactics.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi spoke at Ngunya Catholic Church in Ugunja.
He stated that President Ruto supported Raila Odinga's presidential bid in 2007 and said the development agenda of Siaya County and the wider Nyanza region is now integrated into national plans. Wandayi also addressed remarks by Siaya Governor James Orengo urging rejection of the alliance. Ugenya MP David Ochieng addressed a separate event at St Catherine Yogo Catholic Church in East Ugenya.
He said the region should prioritize ministries such as Health, Agriculture, Finance and Water over the deputy presidency and expressed support for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki retaining his position. Luanda MP David Maungu recalled participating in anti-government demonstrations in 2023 and 2024, including carrying a sufuria on his head.
He stated those actions did not solve the region's problems and noted that leaders can now engage ministers directly on issues such as electricity and projects.
Uriri MP Mark Nyamita said national government projects worth over KSh200 billion are underway across the region. He called for local youth and contractors to receive opportunities to implement the work. Former Busia Woman Representative Florence Mutua urged residents to stay committed to the broad-based arrangement.
