Wycliff Oparanya

Wycliff Oparanya is a prominent Kenyan politician who served as the Governor of Kakamega County from 2013 to 2022. A member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), he has been influential in shaping the political landscape of Western Kenya. Following his tenure as governor, he was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives in the Kenyan government. Oparanya is known for his focus on development projects and economic growth in his region, but he has also faced criticism and accusations of political maneuvering within ODM, particularly regarding his relationship with current Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa.