Some of the attack dogs can barely hold a candle to Orengo’s reform credentials and sacrifices in Kenya’s second liberation.
His brevity, eloquence, defence of the constitution cannot be compared to some of the leaders
EDITORIAL/LEADER
Siaya Governor James Orengo is under siege from supporters of the broad-based
government.
His
“sin”? Faulting the deal between President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza and ODM
party leader Raila Odinga.
Speaking at the burial of Raila’s long serving aide
attended by Ruto and Raila in Siaya last Saturday, Orengo said he would not
join the “praise-singing bandwagon”.
He also told Luos not to “beg for development from the
President, insisting it is their right as taxpayers”.
But instead of reflecting on Orengo’s forthrightness,
leaders and professionals for hire are now baying for his blood.
Alego
MP Samuel Atandi who now chairs the National Assembly’s Budget Committee
courtesy of the broad-based government rabidly attacked Orengo in the National
Assembly without moving a censure motion.
Some of the attack dogs can barely hold a candle to
Orengo’s reform credentials and sacrifices in Kenya’s second liberation.
His
brevity, eloquence, and defence of the constitution cannot be compared to some of
the leaders whose spring to the national limelight was solely by hanging on
Raila’s coattails.
Orengo is self-made and, together with fellow Young Turks
earned their space in Kenya’s political journey. Let Orengo enjoy the freedom
he fought for.
