Cabinet Secretary for Energy Opiyo Wandayi has declared that the people of Siaya County are firmly behind President William Ruto’s second-term bid.
Speaking during a fundraiser at ACK St. Peter’s Cathedral in Siaya Town, Mr. Wandayi emphasized that leaders from the region are walking together in lockstep under the leadership of President Ruto. He noted that the community has decided to shift its political strategy by being part of the ruling government from its formation, rather than waiting to join later.
”This time round, we have decided as a people that the government that is going to be formed after August next year will be formed with our votes,” Wandayi told the congregation. “When His Excellency President Ruto forms his second government, he will do so alongside us. We will not wait until he forms it to then lend a hand. No, this is going to be a government that we have a stake in from the very beginning.”
The Energy CS highlighted that the region’s total alignment with the current administration is aimed at correcting historical political marginalization and economic setbacks spanning over six decades. He stated that the people of Siaya are eager to taste freedom and reap the tangible benefits of government development.
”We are trying to correct mistakes that were made for more than 60 years. We are trying to redress historical injustices that our people have suffered,” said Wandayi. “Our people want to taste freedom for the first time after more than 60 years, yet they have shouldered the burden like other Kenyans.”
Turning to development projects in the energy sector, Wandayi announced that the government recently handed over the site for the construction of a state-of-the-art power substation in Bondo. The project is designed to significantly improve electricity supply across Bondo, Rarieda, Ugenya, and surrounding areas.
He further revealed plans to roll out similar electrical infrastructure projects, including a high-voltage transmission line connecting Kisumu, Kibos, Bondo, Siaya, Ranga’la, and Busia.
