Speaking on Saturday, August 29, during a fundraiser at St Anne’s Sega Catholic Church grounds, Ochieng questioned why Orengo was still actively involved in politics despite having spent decades in public leadership.
The MDG party leader acknowledged Orengo’s long political experience but argued that the veteran politician’s generation should now create room for younger leaders to take charge. He pointed to several politicians who were once Orengo’s contemporaries but have since left active politics.
Ochieng also challenged Orengo over political tolerance in Nyanza, accusing him of failing to respect leaders and residents who have chosen to support President William Ruto.
According to the Ugenya MP, political differences should not prevent residents from working with the national government. He argued that Nyanza needs development and economic opportunities rather than constant political confrontation.
“Nyanza can no longer afford to be at war with the government,” Ochieng said, calling for a different approach to politics in the region.
His remarks come at a tense moment for Nyanza politics. Orengo recently declared his presidential ambitions, positioning himself as a serious contender ahead of the 2027 General Election. His announcement has already sparked debate over the future direction of the opposition and the leadership of the region.
The political temperature has risen further following recent disruptions surrounding Orengo’s political activities in Migori, where his entourage was attacked and a vehicle was reportedly torched.
According to the Ugenya MP, political differences should not prevent residents from working with the national government. He argued that Nyanza needs development and economic opportunities rather than constant political confrontation.
“Nyanza can no longer afford to be at war with the government,” Ochieng said, calling for a different approach to politics in the region.
His remarks come at a tense moment for Nyanza politics. Orengo recently declared his presidential ambitions, positioning himself as a serious contender ahead of the 2027 General Election. His announcement has already sparked debate over the future direction of the opposition and the leadership of the region.
The political temperature has risen further following recent disruptions surrounding Orengo’s political activities in Migori, where his entourage was attacked and a vehicle was reportedly torched.
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, who attended the Ugenya event, also warned against politicians using violence and armed groups during political activities.
Ochieng’s latest comments are therefore likely to fuel fresh debate over whether Nyanza’s next political chapter should remain under veteran leaders or shift toward a younger generation.
Ochieng’s latest comments are therefore likely to fuel fresh debate over whether Nyanza’s next political chapter should remain under veteran leaders or shift toward a younger generation.
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