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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Opiyo Wandayi is the Energy Cabinet Secretary who emerged from a meeting to discuss fuel prices.
With all due respect: Kaunda speaks out after viral clash with CSs over fuel price talks
Kenya· 2026-05-28
Opiyo Wandayi, the Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary, assured Kenyans that there are enough petroleum products to meet domestic demand amid the Middle East crisis.
Wandayi: Kenya has enough fuel stocks amid Middle East crisisKenya· 2026-03-03Opiyo Wandayi has denied engaging in early campaigns during service delivery engagements across the country.
Wandayi: Early campaigns? Not meKenya· 2026-02-25
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.
Oburu promises tough bargaining in talks with Ruto ahead of 2027Kenya· 2026-02-02
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi said it will also serve as an alternative supply path to neighbouring areas, enhancing power quality and redundancy.
Government unveils new transmission line in boost for power supplyKenya· 2026-01-31Opiyo Wandayi is leading the energy docket and is mentioned as a son of the Luo community.
Stop giving Ruto too many demands, ODM leaders toldKenya· 2025-12-23
Opiyo Wandayi is calling for the Nyanza region to support President William Ruto unconditionally.
Wandayi: Nyanza must back Ruto without conditionsKenya· 2025-12-21
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi speaks at the burial of journalist Festus Amimo.
ODM fights back attempts by fringe parties to infiltrate NyanzaKenya· 2025-12-20
Opiyo Wandayi is the Energy Cabinet Secretary.
Oburu is the bridge between Orange party's legacy and its futureKenya· 2025-12-19
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi hailed him as 'a consummate and charismatic media man.'
KBC's Mayienga FM Head Festus Amimo dies at 45Kenya· 2025-12-07
Opiyo Wandayi joined the Cabinet as CS for Energy, causing his seat to fall vacant.
Six newly elected MPs sworn in after hotly contested by-electionsKenya· 2025-12-02
The Ugunja seat fell vacant after MP Opiyo Wandayi resigned to join President Ruto's Cabinet in August.
'Time to work and deliver,' Oburu tells ODM after by-election victoryKenya· 2025-12-02
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.
How Winnie Odinga can redefine ODM's future as a partyKenya· 2025-11-29
Opiyo Wandayi, the Energy Cabinet Secretary, urged patience with the IEBC during the elections.
Rival camps trade accusations as chaos disrupts by-electionsKenya· 2025-11-27
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, the former MP, is expected to vote at 11am.
In pictures: Voters turn out early as Kenya holds crucial by-electionsKenya· 2025-11-27
Opiyo Wandayi is the immediate former MP who was appointed to the Cabinet earlier this year, creating the vacancy.
Low turnout, drama as voters participate in by-electionsKenya· 2025-11-27
Opiyo Wandayi confirmed the viability of the Sh793 billion project and expressed confidence in the oil drilling timeline.
Kenya revives oil export dream with approval of Lokichar plansKenya· 2025-11-25Opiyo Wandayi was the former MP whose seat became vacant following his appointment to the cabinet.
High-stakes as 11 candidates vie to replace Wandayi in UgunjaKenya· 2025-11-23
Opiyo Wandayi is the Energy Cabinet Secretary.
UDA and ODM leaders intensify campaigns ahead of by-electionsKenya· 2025-11-09
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi has called for the adoption of technological innovations to address issues affecting the energy sector.
CS Wandayi roots for technology to address energy sector challengesKenya· 2025-11-07
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the project will be a game changer in the energy and agricultural sectors.
Chinese company commits Sh100 billion towards fertilizer plantKenya· 2025-11-03
Wandayi represents discipline and institutional respect within Parliament.
ODM's post-Raila era will be both promising and perilousKenya· 2025-11-03
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has issued a stern warning to vandals of electricity infrastructure.
Vandalism of power facilities hurts growth, Wandayi warnsKenya· 2025-11-02
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi recounted Raila’s encouragement earlier in the year, saying he reminded him to serve the country with dedication.
'I won't betray you, Baba,' Mbadi, Joho vowKenya· 2025-10-19Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi is present at the funeral.
Kenya gathers at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University to bid Raila farewellKenya· 2025-10-19
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi is present at the state funeral.
Kenyans throng Nyayo Stadium to bid farewell to Raila OdingaKenya· 2025-10-17
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi was present during the press briefing.
Ruto mourns Raila as a giant of democracy in KenyaKenya· 2025-10-15
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the restored capacity will allow the evacuation of up to 300 megawatts from the Lake Turkana Wind Power project.
Lake Turkana wind power flows again after grid line restoredKenya· 2025-09-29
Opiyo Wandayi is the CS for Energy and Petroleum who announced the local manufacturing of electric vehicles in Kenya.
Electric vehicle company to open plant in geothermal green park in OlkariaKenya· 2025-09-21
Opiyo Wandayi was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary for Energy, leading to a vacancy in Ugunja.
UDA calls off primaries in Nyamira, all systems go for Sh23 million exerciseKenya· 2025-09-19
