Governor Wanga Goes After Deputy Magwanga, Reshuffles Cabinet
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has removed Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga’s extra function as County Executive Committee (CEC) member for Agriculture as part of broader administration adjustments.
In the latest adjustments, Danish Onyango will remain CEC for Roads, Public Works, Transport, and Infrastructure while also serving as Acting CEC for Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock Development, following Magwanga’s departure from the docket.
Governor Wanga has also removed Dr. Peter Ogolla, County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, and Urban Development, from his position.
In a statement issued on Monday, December 1, the governor nominated Joseph Mitito to replace Dr. Ogolla, but Mitito will only take on full responsibility once vetted and approved by the county assembly.
The governor did not directly link the latest adjustments to the by-election events, but she did state that her administration will continue to take initiatives to improve service delivery in order to strengthen county operations.
“In order to enhance service delivery, and to better serve the people of Homa Bay, I dismiss Dr Peter Ogolla as provided for by section 35(9)(a) of the County Governments Act,” Governor Wanga said.
Official Announcement: We've made changes to the membership of the County Executive Committee, effective immediately. This restructuring initiates a new phase of focused administration for our county. pic.twitter.com/K25nW7HO0R
— Gladys Wanga, E.G.H. (@gladyswanga) December 1, 2025
“He was serving as CECM for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing and Urban Development.”
She added, “We’ve made changes to the membership of the County Executive Committee, effective immediately. This restructuring initiates a new phase of focused administration for our county.”
The changes come just days after a political schism developed during the Kasipul constituency by-election.
The Deputy Governor Magwanga supported an Independent candidate, Philip Aroko, while the governor endorsed ODM’s Boyd Were, who subsequently won.
Dr. Ogolla, who represents Homa Bay Town Constituency, has been in the cabinet since Wanga took office.
Last week, the governor signaled tougher action against county officials she believes are not aligned with her agenda.
Speaking on Friday, November 28, during the burial of educationist Mama Beliah Auma Ogaga in Otaro, Homa Bay Town East, the ODM party boss fired the first warning salvo.
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“When I appoint someone to work in the county government of Homa Bay, you must work diligently in that government,” she stated.
The ongoing feud between Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga appears to be intensifying following their recent disagreements during the Kasipul by-election campaign period, with suggestions that Wanga may consider initiating formal action against… pic.twitter.com/2OJ5K4hiMc
— Nyakundi Report (@NyakundiReport) November 29, 2025
“But on the day they feel that the government is bad, they can’t work in it, and they resign and leave so that another person from Kanyada can take up the job.”
Adding, “That is how this thing is done. Or don’t we have people from Kanyada who are willing to work? The other day, I gave the people of Kanyada a job, and it’s only the people from Kanyada who want a job who’ll get the job done.
“Someone cannot work in your government and at the same time speak negatively about the same government because getting into government or power is hard. I really toiled and walked around so I could become the governor of Homa Bay,” she warned.
Governor Wanga Goes After Deputy Magwanga, Reshuffles Cabinet
