The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has refuted claims circulating on social media that Siaya Governor James Orengo has resigned. A letter, purporting to be a formal resignation addressed to the Speaker of the Siaya County Assembly, was widely shared online, but the ODM has dismissed it as fake.

• The ODM urged the public to disregard the letter, stating, "We can authoritatively state the letter below is fake. Ignore it and focus."
• The speculation arose following days of discussion regarding Governor Orengo's status as county boss.
• The news was reported on Mon, 4 Aug 2025.