Opiyo Wandayi
Opiyo Wandayi is a prominent Kenyan politician and member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), currently serving as the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum. In recent discussions, he has emphasized the need for equitable development in the Nyanza region, highlighting the government's commitment to several transformative projects aimed at revitalizing local economies.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kenya | 2 | 7.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 112,771 | $106,000 | 222$ |
| Totals | 2 | 53,771,296 | 112,771 | $106,000 | 222$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
The broad-based arrangement between ODM and UDA began in 2024 following Gen Z-led protests that prompted Ruto to appoint several ODM members to his Cabinet, including Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi.
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Kenya:
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi said it will also serve as an alternative supply path to neighbouring areas, enhancing power quality and redundancy.
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Kenya:
Opiyo Wandayi is leading the energy docket and is mentioned as a son of the Luo community.
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Kenya:
Opiyo Wandayi is calling for the Nyanza region to support President William Ruto unconditionally.
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Kenya:
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi speaks at the burial of journalist Festus Amimo.
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Kenya:
Opiyo Wandayi is the Energy Cabinet Secretary.
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Kenya:
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi hailed him as 'a consummate and charismatic media man.'
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Kenya:
Opiyo Wandayi joined the Cabinet as CS for Energy, causing his seat to fall vacant.
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Kenya:
The Ugunja seat fell vacant after MP Opiyo Wandayi resigned to join President Ruto's Cabinet in August.
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Kenya:
The likes of Hassan Joho, Junet Mohammed, Opiyo Wandayi, John Mbadi, and others who are already warming up to Ruto’s second-term bid will find themselves politically stranded.
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