Siaya MCAs: We have no plans to impeach Orengo
By Kepher Otieno, April 16, 2026A political storm that had threatened to spiral into a full-blown impeachment showdown in Siaya County has been dramatically toned down after a section of Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) came out strongly to dismiss claims they are plotting to oust Governor James Orengo.
Addressing the press in Kisumu on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after a closed-door meeting attended by the governor and County Assembly Speaker George Okode, the MCAs insisted there is no impeachment motion, no secret scheme, and no political siege—only mounting frustration over delayed development projects.
“What we want is the executive to tell us the state of implementation of development projects. We have no plans to impeach the governor,” West Uyoma MCA Justus Oguta said.
Oguta’s remarks were repeatedly echoed by his colleagues, who appeared keen to project unity and calm amid rising political speculation.
North Gem MCA Philip Oluoch was equally emphatic, stating, “The financial year is ending in June, and until now we are not aware of the status of the implementation of projects funded by Siaya County.
On this end, we are all in consensus. But we are not aiming to send the governor packing.”
South Uyoma MCA Michael Adiala reinforced the position, saying the Assembly’s concern is rooted in its oversight mandate rather than political brinkmanship.
“Until now, we are not yet aware of why the governor has delayed updating us, but we are going to take urgent oversight measures which may see us summon them to appear before us for an explanation. We will do this in good faith,” he said.
His counterpart from West Imbo, Simon Angula, backed the approach, stressing that accountability should not be mistaken for hostility.
“We are not fighting the governor. We are only asking for information that will help us explain to our people what is happening on the ground,” he noted.
At the centre of the controversy, however, is Central Gem MCA Sylas Madingu, whose earlier remarks ignited the impeachment narrative now being forcefully walked back.
Madingu had raised concerns on the floor of the Assembly over what he described as delays in procurement and implementation of key projects, warning that MCAs could “rethink” their position if the executive failed to act. That statement was widely interpreted as a thinly veiled impeachment threat, fuelling headlines that the governor was under imminent political attack.
But his colleagues now say that interpretation stretched his remarks beyond their intent.
“Remarks attributed to Madingu were blown out of proportion. He is here with us, and he has told us clearly that what he meant was that we need a status report on the projects because the financial year is almost closing,” Oluoch clarified.
Impeachment claims
Notably, Madingu himself was cagey in addressing the press during the Kisumu briefing, with fellow MCAs indicating that he feared further misquotation.
His silence, however, did little to dampen the effort by his colleagues to recast the narrative—from confrontation to consultation.
Speaker Okode added institutional clarity to the matter, confirming that no impeachment motion has been received by the Assembly. Instead, he said, what exists is a formal concern raised by MCAs over delayed communication and implementation by the county executive.
The county legislators were unanimous that their next step would be to intensify oversight, including summoning key county officials to provide answers.
“We are going to take urgent oversight measures… but we will do this in good faith,” Adiala reiterated, signalling both restraint and resolve.
Political developments in Siaya
Yet even as the MCAs attempt to cool temperatures, the episode underscores deeper political currents within Siaya.
With the financial year drawing to a close and tangible development on the line, pressure from constituents is mounting.
At the same time, the early stirrings of succession politics are beginning to shape how every statement, every demand, and every delay is interpreted.
For Governor Orengo, the immediate danger of impeachment may have been overstated, but the warning signs are unmistakable.
For the MCAs, the balancing act continues—pressing for accountability while steering clear of outright political confrontation.
In Siaya, the message from the assembly is now clearer than ever: no impeachment—at least for now—but plenty of questions still unanswered, which they asked the executive to address.