James Opiyo Wandayi

James Opiyo Wandayi is a prominent Kenyan politician and member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). He has served as a Member of Parliament and is known for his leadership in the National Assembly, where he has held significant roles, including as the Minority Whip. Recently, he was in the news for his position as the Cabinet Secretary for Energy, a role he assumed as part of a broad-based government coalition formed after the Gen-Z protests in 2024. Wandayi has been an advocate for development and stability within the coalition, despite facing challenges from within his party as tensions have surfaced regarding the government's performance.