Governor Calls on Ruto to Fire CS

The governor claims that the CS has expressed dissatisfaction with his current position...

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Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has urged President William Ruto to fire Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya due to his alleged interference in county and party politics. Barasa claims Oparanya is causing political instability in Kakamega and the ODM party, and is using local leaders to express his dissatisfaction with his ministerial role.

Governor Barasa suggests Oparanya is unhappy with his CS position and wants to be the Treasury CS.
Oparanya was appointed CS for Cooperatives and MSMEs on August 8, 2024, after anti-government protests.
Oparanya, meanwhile, criticized ongoing wrangles over ODM party leadership in Kakamega County, noting irregular elections and reaffirming his loyalty to the party despite leaving leadership roles.

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