Siaya Governor James Orengo is facing significant political challenges less than four years after taking office, with the opposition coming not from rival parties but from former allies who previously supported his ascent to power.

• The political threats to Governor James Orengo originate from his former allies, not opposition parties.
• Governor Orengo rode a united political machine into office, which has now fractured.
• The article implies a significant shift in political alliances within Siaya County.