James Orengo
Recorded incumbent · Siaya / Ugenya / Ukwala
At a glance
Recorded current position: Governor
Aspirant sought seat: Not listed on this office record (see interactive profile for any separate campaign)
County: Siaya · Constituency: Ugenya · Ward: Ukwala
Party: ODM
Record updated: 2026-05-04 (record update, not independent verification).
Last verified: Not recorded.
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Biography
James Orengo is the current Governor of Siaya County, elected in the August 2022 General Elections under the ODM party ticket. As county chief executive, the Governor leads Siaya County's development agenda, oversees county government operations, and implements policies to improve service delivery to residents. The Governor chairs the County Executive Committee and represents Siaya at the Council of Governors (CoG), working with other county leaders on inter-governmental relations and devolution matters.
Education
Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws
Professional experience
Lawyer, Former Senator
Political experience
• 2022–present: Governor, Siaya County (ODM) • 2013–2022: Senator, Siaya County (ODM); Senate Minority Leader • 2008–2013: Minister for Lands (Grand Coalition Government) • 1992–1997, 2007–2013: Member of Parliament for Ugenya Constituency (Ford-Kenya / NARC / ODM) • 1980–1988: Member of Parliament for Ugenya Constituency (KANU era — youngest MP at election) • Co-founder, Social Democratic Party (SDP)
Sources
Official Council of Governors database, IEBC 2022 election results [seeded 2026-05-04] parliament.go.ke (Ugenya MP and Siaya Senator historical records) + Kenya Gazette
Source attribution is not independent verification.