ODM addresses Governor Orengo’s resignation

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dismissed a letter doing the rounds on social media claiming that Siaya Governor James Orengo has resigned.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dismissed a letter doing the rounds on social media claiming that Siaya Governor James Orengo has resigned.
In a statement on Monday, August 4, ODM flagged the letter as fake and urged members of the public to ignore it.
“We can authoritatively state that the letter below is fake. Ignore it and focus,” ODM stated.
The clarification by the ODM party comes amid growing concern on social media over the whereabouts of Governor Orengo.
The ODM Governor has maintained a low profile in recent weeks, with some social media users speculating about his health.
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Governor Orengo’s social media accounts have only been posting official updates from the Siaya County government.
Orengo’s last update on his whereabouts was on July 25 when he and his wife Betty Orengo visited the home of home of Mr and Mrs K.V. Rao.
“Today Betty and I spent a wonderful afternoon at the lovely home of Mr and Mrs K.V. Rao,” Orengo posted on his X account on July 25.
Governor Orengo is serving his first term in office as the Siaya county boss, having been elected on an ODM ticket during the August 2022 General election.
The 74-year-old previously served as the Siaya County Senator for two terms between 2013 and 2022.
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