Siaya Governor James Orengo has re-entered the public eye by launching the Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO 2025), aiming to establish Siaya as a major investment hub. The conference, scheduled for October 14–17, 2025, seeks to attract diverse investments and foster economic growth within the county.

• SITICO 2025 will be co-officiated by President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga, signaling national support for Siaya's investment drive.
• Siaya is also actively pursuing the hosting of a nuclear power plant, positioning itself to play a role in Kenya's future energy strategy.
• The county boasts a strong governance record, ranking as the third best in timely contractor payments by the Controller of Budget and praised for fiscal discipline.