Peter Nyongo

Peter Nyongo is a prominent Kenyan politician and the Governor of Kisumu County, known for his vocal advocacy for devolution and local governance. He has been actively involved in political discourse, often addressing issues related to the distribution of power and resources between the national and county governments. Recently, he was in the news for criticizing President William Ruto's administration, claiming that it threatens the progress made in devolving powers and resources since the 2010 constitution. Nyongo has positioned himself as a defender of devolution, urging the Council of Governors and other stakeholders to resist any attempts to undermine the achievements of Kenya's second liberation.