Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has addressed public concerns regarding the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) involvement in two major development projects in Siaya County, clarifying their role is primarily technical to ensure efficiency and timely completion. The projects, upgrading the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium and expanding the Siaya County Referral Hospital, total over Ksh2.2 billion.

• Total project value: Over Ksh2.2 billion, with the hospital expansion costing Ksh1.7 billion and the stadium upgrade Ksh550 million.
• Key figure: Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and Siaya Governor James Orengo.
• Main purpose of KDF involvement: To provide technical support and supervision, ensuring efficiency, quick turnaround, and strict adherence to timelines without taking away local jobs.