By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
  • News
    • Metro
    • Politics
    • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
Reading: ‘He has not committed any crime,’ Raila defends Governor Orengo amid fallout reports
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
Font ResizerAa
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
  • News
    • Metro
    • Politics
    • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Newsunplug Kenya > Blog > News > ‘He has not committed any crime,’ Raila defends Governor Orengo amid fallout reports
News

‘He has not committed any crime,’ Raila defends Governor Orengo amid fallout reports

new5nuke
Last updated: April 25, 2025 10:02 pm
new5nuke
2 months ago
Share
SHARE

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga has come to the defense of Siaya Governor James Orengo following his controversial speech in Siaya two weeks ago.

Orengo, speaking in Siaya during the burial of Odinga’s bodyaguard George Oduor, boldly told ODM supporters in front of the party boss and President William Ruto that they should stand up and fight for their rights.

“I cannot be a praise-singer. We fought for a democratic Constitution where people should speak freely. I urge Kenyans to tell their leaders the truth. This country will go to the dogs again if the kind of language we hear continues,” the Governor said then.

“If anything is brought to Siaya County, it will be as a matter of right, not as a favour. There is a need to fight got your rights and you will still have a better country.”

Speaking on Friday at Kakwajwok village in Kendu Bay during the burial of Priscilla Koyo, the wife of the 6th Ker of the Luo community Koyo Opien, Odinga noted that by airing his opinion, Governor Orengo has not committed any crime.

READ MORE  Sugar taxes among surprises in Njuguna Ndung’u Budget statement

He also defended Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s take on devolution, after the county boss recently accused the national government of undermining devolution by clinging to functions that should be managed by counties.

The former Prime Minister insisted that the ties between him and President Ruto’s government is basically on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) basis.

“When Mr. James Orengo talks, he’s talking on the basis of MoU between ODM and UDA. He has not committed any crime, he’s got a democratic right to say what he wants to say. When Prof. Anyang Nyong’o speaks about devolution, he’s talking the language of ODM,” said Odinga.

Governor Nyong’o, in a statement on Tuesday, said the continued existence of the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KERRA) was unnecessary and a betrayal of the spirit of devolution enshrined in the 2010 Constitution.

Citing the problems facing healthcare in the country, he questioned the logic of the national government holding onto the management of road funds, noting that counties, unlike the former, have proven capable of handling key devolved functions such as healthcare.

READ MORE  School heads receive a strong warning from TSC regarding adherence to safety rules.
PSC invites applications for Principal Secretary position
Court suspends CA’s decision to censure 6 TV stations over coverage of opposition protests
Jack Ma Makes Rare Public Appearance In China
Kenya will gain from the Sh2 billion Mpox kitty.
Teachers Threaten To strike In April Over Sh54 billion Capitation Debt
Share This Article
Facebook Email Print
Previous Article Copa del Rey final: Ancelotti releases Real Madrid’s squad to face Barcelona
Next Article Justin Bieber breaks silence amid divorce rumours with wife, Hailey Bieber
about us

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet.

Recent Posts

  • Nairobi tense as Kenya marks democracy uprising
  • Why Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t attend Diogo Jota’s funeral – Sister Katia Aveiro
  • Passaris halts push for controversial Protest Bill
  • #Chelsea must raise £60m in sales to register players for Champions League
  • Capital under lockdown as gov’t readies for Saba Saba protests

Recent Comments

No comments to show.
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
© Newsunplug Kenya. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?