Wycliffe Oparanya
KenyapoliticianMaleb. 19566.1Global Dominance: 0.00%Wycliffe Oparanya is a prominent Kenyan politician who served as the Governor of Kakamega County and was a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). He gained recognition for his leadership and development initiatives in the region. Oparanya previously contested for the Kakamega gubernatorial seat in 2013 against Malava MP Malulu Injendi, who later succeeded him in Parliament. His political career has been marked by significant contributions to local governance and policy-making.
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Wycliffe Oparanya has dismissed growing speculation linking him to the position of Deputy President.
Oparanya dismisses speculation over DP positionKenya· 2026-08-03
Governor Barasa accused Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya of fuelling divisions within the party.
Governor Barasa accuses CS Oparanya of dividing ODM in bid for Ruto's running mate slotKenya· 2026-07-30
Kindiki was flanked by Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya.
Kindiki: I will be Ruto's running mate in 2027Kenya· 2026-07-27
Wycliffe Oparanya has consolidated support for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
The hurricane: How Sifuna's wave is shaking Mulembe politicsKenya· 2026-07-27
Gachagua claimed that ODM and UDA could work together in a future political arrangement—with UDA producing the presidential candidate and ODM fielding Wycliffe Oparanya as the deputy presidential candidate.
Gachagua claims Ruto allies undermining KindikiKenya· 2026-07-27
Wycliffe Oparanya has consolidated support for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in Western Kenya.
The hurricane: How Sifuna's wave is rewriting Mulembe politicsKenya· 2026-07-26Wycliffe Oparanya is the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development who spoke at the launch of the Coffee Revitalisation Programme.
Coffee Revitalisation Programme in North Rift to triple production by 2030Kenya· 2026-07-25
Wycliffe Oparanya, the Co-operatives, Small and Medium Enterprises Development CS, stated that ODM will have a presidential candidate in the election.
Confusion rocks ODM as senior officials send mixed signalsKenya· 2026-07-22
Wycliffe Oparanya was present at the groundbreaking of the Raila Odinga Mausoleum.
Oburu: We are not shaken by Ol-Kalou lossKenya· 2026-07-21
Wycliffe Oparanya is pursuing a political strategy aimed at securing a position as President William Ruto's running mate ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Oparanya, Wetang'ula battle for western Kenya's political crown ahead of 2027Kenya· 2026-07-21Wycliffe Oparanya is the Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary who witnessed the unveiling of the mausoleum plaque.
Raila's mausoleum to be completed in two months - OburuKenya· 2026-07-20
Malala alleged that Wycliffe Oparanya is leading the race to be named as Ruto’s running mate for 2027.
Malala backs Sifuna for opposition ticketKenya· 2026-07-07
Wycliffe Oparanya, Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, spoke about the government's commitment to supporting small businesses.
State reaffirms commitment to growing Kenya's small business sectorKenya· 2026-07-07
His Co-operatives and MSMEs counterpart Wycliffe Oparanya is also expected to attend.
Africa food finance summit kicks off in Nairobi as Kenyans confront food insecurityKenya· 2026-06-30
Wycliffe Oparanya is the Cabinet Secretary who picked the National Steering Committee tasked with reviving coffee in Kenya.
Meru coffee farmer secures US market, urges growers to boost productionKenya· 2026-06-22
Wycliffe Oparanya is the Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary and attended the consultative meeting.
Western Kenya leaders intensify push for DP slot in Ruto's 2027 re-election planKenya· 2026-05-27
Wycliffe Oparanya is the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development who launched the new strategy for the coffee market.
Coffee market banks on online bidding to boost farmers' returnsKenya· 2026-02-23
Wycliffe Oparanya is the Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry of Kenya.
وزير الخارجية يبحث مع وزراء كينيين تعزيز التعاون بإدارة الموارد المائية
Egypt· 2026-02-17
Wycliffe Oparanya faced allegations of receiving over 56.7 million shillings during his tenure as Kakamega governor.
Report ranks Kenya's corruption fight among the worst globallyKenya· 2026-02-11
Wycliffe Oparanya is recognized by Atwoli for achieving a lot in just 10 years as the first Kakamega Governor.
Atwoli's views on presidential term limits shallow and misleadingKenya· 2026-02-10
Wycliffe Oparanya is the Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary and is encouraged to seek a national executive role.
Why Western is crucial for RutoKenya· 2026-02-08
Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya was present at the event supporting the NYOTA programme.
Ruto claims United Opposition lacks brains to craft a campaign plan that can outshine hisKenya· 2026-02-07
Wycliffe Oparanya is the Cooperatives and SMEs Cabinet Secretary involved in negotiations with the UDA.
Why Western ODM MPs insist Oparanya must lead talks with UDAKenya· 2026-01-17Wycliffe Oparanya is expected to gain more influence in the political negotiations ahead of the elections.
Ruto allies on edge as UDA-ODM deal rocks 2027 election plansKenya· 2026-01-15
Fernandes Barasa accused his predecessor and CS Wycliffe Oparanya of dividing people by engaging in active politics.
Governors want Treasury to comply with SHA funds agreementKenya· 2025-12-17
Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, on Thursday inspected the venue ahead of the President’s visit.
Ruto to launch Sh20bn NYOTA youth grants as Oparanya moves to quell criticismKenya· 2025-11-06
Wycliffe Oparanya appointed a national and county steering committee to revive coffee production.
Oparanya appoints a coffee revival steering committeeKenya· 2025-11-03
Oparanya, Raila’s longtime deputy and current Cabinet Secretary, offers administrative experience.
ODM's post-Raila era will be both promising and perilousKenya· 2025-11-03
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya urged the public to stand with the President.
Leaders urge Kenyans to shun divisive politics, back Ruto's governmentKenya· 2025-11-02
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya also visited the site to honor Raila Odinga.
Raila's grave draws high-profile visitors, 10 days after burial (Photos)Kenya· 2025-10-29
