"Critically Reflect On This Divorce!" - Kajwang Hit Out At Wanga Over Magwanga's Resignation

“Critically Reflect On This Divorce!” – Kajwang Hit Out At Wanga Over Magwanga’s Resignation

Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang has expressed grief at the resignation of Homa Bay Deputy Governor Joseph Oyugi Magwanga.

Kajwang described it as a “disappointing divorce” that could have been saved through reconciliation.

In a statement issued after the resignation was accepted by Governor Gladys Wanga, Kajwang’ said the split in the county’s senior leadership was a sad day for people who had invested in the 2022 joint ticket.

“I have learnt with regret the resignation of the Deputy Governor of Homa Bay County, Joseph Oyugi Magwanga, and the subsequent acceptance by Governor Gladys Wanga,” Kajwang’ said.

He mentioned that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga developed the Wanga-Magwanga ticket for the 2022 General Election.

He also defined it as a “team of rivals” formed to bring optimism and progress to the lakeside county.

“The joint ticket between Governor Wanga and her Deputy in the 2022 elections was crafted by HE Raila Odinga,” he said.

“It was a team of rivals which we hoped would usher in a new era of hope and development. I played a central role in uniting this team when I acted as their election campaign chair.”

Using a marriage metaphor, the Senator compared the political repercussions to a divorce that could have been resolved through mediation.

“As a matchmaker, and on behalf of many who believed in the duo, this divorce is disappointing,” Kajwang’ stated.

“If I were a judge in the matter, I would have granted a decree nisi to allow for reconciliation before a decree absolute.”

Now that the resignation was effective, Kajwang praised Magwanga for his contribution to the people of Homa Bay and wished him success in his future endeavors.

“Now that it is done, I wish to thank Magwanga for his past service to the people of Homa Bay,” he said.

At the same time, he urged Governor Wanga to reflect on the events that precipitated the split, warning that unresolved concerns could recur.

“I also encourage Governor Wanga to critically reflect on the reasons that led to the divorce,” he cautioned.

“If substantive concerns are swept under the carpet, the same fate could befall the next Deputy Governor.”

Kajwang emphasized that county authorities had actively maintained calm so that the administration could carry out its development goal.

“As leaders from Homa Bay, we have given the county government space and peace to implement their development plans,” he said.

“This does not mean that Homa Bay County is perfect; it is an acknowledgement that conflict scares progress. Peace is a very deliberate undertaking to prevent war.”

He advised county officials to leverage on residents’ goodwill and focus on service delivery.

“Let us harvest this goodwill and invest in an efficient and people-focused government. The people must come first, not the leaders,” Kajwang added.

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Wanga confirmed that she had received and accepted a resignation letter dated February 26 from Magwanga, who cited “persistent and irreconcilable differences.”

This, while declaring the position vacant with immediate effect.

“Pursuant to Article 181(1) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and Section 32C(b) of the County Governments Act, 2012, I hereby declare the Office of the Deputy Governor, Homa Bay County, vacant with effect from 26th February 2026,” Wanga said.