Orengo Talks of Linda Mwananchi Team “Being Chased Away” from Nyikal’s Father’s Burial

Siaya Governor James Orengo has addressed reports that members of the Linda Mwananchi team were “chased away” during the burial of Seme Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. James Nyikal’s father.

In a statement on Saturday evening, Orengo dismissed the reports, stating that they were not chased but left because the Bishop and Dr. Nyikal had already left to proceed with the burial.

He said the Linda Mwananchi brigade went to the burial to offer their condolences and stand with the family.

“Contrary to the misreporting by Citizen TV, we did not leave the venue because we were “chased.” We departed because the presiding Bishop and Seme MP James Nyikal had already left to proceed with the burial of his father. Our sole purpose for attending was to offer our condolences and stand in solidarity with the family,” Orengo said.

The funeral, held in Seme, Kisumu County, was marked by chaos and tension after reported clashes between ODM’s Linda Ground and Linda Mwananchi teams.

Orengo Explains Why They Left

Orengo said the team left the service and flew straight to the airport to return to Nairobi and prepare for the EALASCA Festival, which is scheduled to kick off in Mombasa on Monday, May 4th, 2026.

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“Remaining unbowed, we left the service and arrived safely at the airport to return to Nairobi. This travel is in preparation for the EALASCA Festival, which are scheduled to kick off in Mombasa on Monday, May 4th, 2026. I am proud to confirm that Siaya County will be participating in the upcoming events, and I will be joining them as the Patron of KICOSCA,” he said.

Orengo stated that the Linda Mwananchi team was warmly welcomed at the airport by Kisumu residents at the airport.

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He mentioned that they spent time with the people before boarding the plane, adding that they are supporting Linda Mwananchi.

“While at the airport, we enjoyed a warm reception and spent time engaging with the locals before boarding. The people of Kisumu are WANTAM, a spirit of hospitality and excellence that was clearly on display throughout the past weekend,” he said.

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Siaya Governor James Orengo, Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko, and Homabay Senator Moses Kajwang during the burial in Seme. PHOTO/ Orengo X.