Siaya Governor Orengo Protests Arrest of Staff Linked to Ruto Visit
Orengo accused the police of carrying out arbitrary arrests linked to preparations for the President’s tour...
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Siaya Governor James Orengo has alleged that police arbitrarily arrested several members of his staff on Saturday, March 8, just before an anticipated visit by President William Ruto to the county.
- Governor Orengo demanded the immediate release of the detained staff members.
- The arrests occurred in both Siaya and Nairobi.
- The context includes heightened political tensions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), with Orengo being a vocal critic of its alignment with the Kenya Kwanza government.
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Siaya Governor Orengo Protests Arrest of Staff Linked to Ruto Visit - March 2026
Siaya Governor James Orengo has alleged that police arbitrarily arrested several members of his staff on Saturday, March 8, just before an anticipated visit by President William Ruto to the county. United Opposition leaders and their allies were allegedly denied entry to a church service in Meru County on March 8, where Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was the chief guest. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki fiercely criticized his predecessor, former DP Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of political incitement and divisive tactics during a rally in Meru County.
