Siaya Governor James Orengo rejects claims of construction of new palatial homes

According to Omondi, the governor and his deputy's homes will cost Sh44 million and Sh35 million respectively. This claim attracted sharp criticism from the public, who accused the administration of misplaced priorities.

Yesterday, however, the governor told journalists that the county will not undertake the project, adding that they have not received a budgetary allocation for the same.

Orengo differed with Omondi and termed his announcement premature.

"My focus lies in improving the lives of Siaya residents, and focusing on where we live should not be a priority," said the governor.