Siaya Governor James Orengo has called on Kenyans to take immediate action to reclaim their country from what he described as an authoritarian Kenya Kwanza government.
Speaking on Wednesday, March 11, during a parallel report on the implementation of the government’s 10-point agenda by the Linda Mwananchi faction, Orengo argued that the time for change is now, not in 2027.
Orengo dismissed the report presented by the Broad-based government as fraudulent, terming it a wake-up call for citizens to assert their rights. He warned that reclaiming the country could not rely on Parliament or the courts, which he claimed were already usurped by the ruling regime.
“The hour has come, it is now and not 2027. This is the time to begin the process of bringing change to Kenya. I am prepared for this, and in my sleep, I am very comfortable in my mind that Kenyans must come out now, not tomorrow, not next week,” he said. “If it takes another six months, it will be more difficult, and I can tell you, when the people are united together, nothing can stop us from achieving our goals.”
The Governor urged citizens to mobilize in the streets to demand election reforms ahead of the 2027 polls, expressing a lack of trust in President William Ruto and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ensure free and fair elections. He warned that leaving electoral preparations to the commission would result in disappointment.
Orengo also stressed that reclaiming the opposition Orange Democratic Movement from what he described as State capture was a key priority. He said that securing the party’s independence would be the first step, after which citizens could organize broader efforts for national reform.
The Linda Mwananchi faction, meanwhile, gave the government’s 10-point implementation report a score of 1 out of 10, dubbing it “10-Point Lies.” They criticized the regression in progress over the implementation period, indicating that the country’s development agenda had been largely undermined.
Orengo’s remarks highlight growing opposition dissatisfaction with the ruling coalition and reflect calls for citizen mobilization to safeguard democratic processes and push for systemic reforms in Kenya.
