Siaya Speaker George Okode has debunked rumors of Governor James Orengo's resignation, asserting that the Governor is merely on a private leave out of the country. Okode dismissed a purported resignation letter as fake and a witch hunt by those against Orengo's leadership.

• The Speaker confirmed Governor Orengo has been out of the public eye for one month.
• Okode emphasized that he is only representing the Governor in functions and is not the acting Governor, clarifying that the Deputy Governor does not automatically take charge for an absence that is not a vacancy.
• The Speaker stated that all county organs were notified of Orengo's absence, and county functions continue without disruption.