Danish Otieno Onyango has been nominated as the next Homa Bay deputy governor (DG).
The nomination was announced today by Governor Gladys Wanga pursuant to the vacancy in the Office of the Deputy Governor and in compliance with the County Governments Act.
“I hereby Nominate Danish Otieno Onyango to serve as the Deputy Governor of Homa Bay County, subject to approval by the County Assembly,” Wanga announced.
The governor explained that she nominated him to take over as her deputy owing to his track record while heading the county roads docket.
“Through his result-based performance and leadership, we have expanded our road network and connectivity. Given his wide experience, I am confident he will handle the functions of the Office of the Deputy Governor,”she stated.
Odhiambo hails from Kabondo Kasipul Constituency and has a background in Political Science and Public Administration (Bachelor’s Degree) and a master’s in development studies.
He joined the public service in 2003 and even served as Undersecretary in the State Department of Infrastructure.
Onyango is currently serving in the Homa Bay County Government as the County Executive Committee Member in charge of Roads and Public Works.
The position was declared vacant after Oyugi Magwanga tendered his resignation, citing irreconcilable differences with his boss.
Wanga fell out with Magwanga, who accused her of locking him out of his office, therefore rendering him unable to perform his role.
The former Deputy Governor revealed that he would challenge the Homa Bay County Governor’s re-election in the 2027 polls.
Further, in her nominations today, Wanga nominated Elijah Obiny Dede to serve as the County Executive Committee Member in charge of Trade, Industry, Tourism, Marketing and Co-operative Development.
Other persons nominated as County Executive Committee Members include Isaac Victor Ongiri (Governance, Administration, Communication and Devolution) and Joash Aloo, who was re-assigned to the Agriculture docket.
