Opiyo Wandayi
KenyapoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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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Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi recently said petroleum imports previously required about Sh64.82 billion monthly.
George Aladwa defends G-to-G fuel dealKenya· 2026-09-27
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi defended the Government-to-Government fuel deal.
Government defends G-to-G fuel dealKenya· 2026-09-20
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the project demonstrated the government's commitment to infrastructure development in Nyanza.
Ruto promises bag of goodies to Migori residents during tourKenya· 2026-09-17
Opiyo Wandayi is praised in political content produced by a Kenya-based operation using AI.
AI-fuelled campaigns: How voter data security faces new testKenya· 2026-09-15Opiyo Wandayi was praised in AI-generated social media posts for stopping a scheduled Kenya Power electricity tariff hike.
How Claude AI was misused to amplify praise for CS WandayiKenya· 2026-09-11
Cabinet secretaries like Opiyo Wandayi, the Energy CS, visited Oginga during his stay.
Oburu in London for medical check-upKenya· 2026-09-11
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi will open the event.
Solar power takes centre stage as 250 exhibitors meet in NairobiKenya· 2026-07-28Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi attended the parents' meeting at Ober Boys High School.
PS Omollo urges parents to shield children from crimeKenya· 2026-07-25
Opiyo Wandayi's brother was buried in Ugunja, Siaya County.
ODM, UDA begin joint manifesto talks as leaders rally behind Ruto's re-election bidKenya· 2026-07-18
Opiyo Wandayi is the Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary and brother to the late Daniel Oluoch Wandayi.
PS Omollo defends ID reforms, says drive is restoring inclusionKenya· 2026-07-18
Opiyo Wandayi is the Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary who announced the extension of the reduced VAT on petroleum products.
3 months 8p.c fuel VAT relief to cushion consumersKenya· 2026-07-15PS Omollo was accompanied by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi.
PS Omollo urges churches to reject divisive politics, promote peaceKenya· 2026-07-13Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi said the framework signed on Monday will significantly grow the transit fuel products passing through Kenya.
Kenya in pact to reclaim Rwanda's fuel transit marketKenya· 2026-06-30
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 talksKenya· 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· 2026-02-25The 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· 2025-12-21Energy 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· 2025-11-25