Wycliffe Oparanya
KenyapoliticianMale7.0Global 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 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
Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya attends the funeral service.
Kenya gathers at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University to bid Raila farewellKenya· 2025-10-19
Wycliffe Oparanya played a key role in aligning government policy with the goals of Vision 2030.
Vision 2030 boss mourns Odinga as a statesman, patriot and a champion for economic prosperityKenya· 2025-10-17
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya was present during the press briefing.
Ruto mourns Raila as a giant of democracy in KenyaKenya· 2025-10-15
Wycliffe Oparanya alleged that the revival of the case was part of a political witch-hunt by his critics out to weaken his political influence in Kakamega County.
Savula tells CS Oparanya to carry his own cross in Sh56m graft caseKenya· 2025-09-28Wycliffe Oparanya is the Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary involved in the launch of the Sacco Supervision Annual Report.
State tightens grip on saccos as sector's asset base hits Sh1 trillionKenya· 2025-09-26
Oparanya stated that Raila Odinga would not help Barasa win his second term.
Governor Barasa faults Oparanya for questioning Raila's western influenceKenya· 2025-09-22
Wycliffe Oparanya is the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and a former governor who is in a political rivalry with his successor, Governor Fernandes Barasa.
ODM rift deepens as Oparanya, Barasa clash over Kakamega politicsKenya· 2025-09-22
Wycliffe Oparanya has said he is ready to face his accusers in light of a recent High Court decision to nullify the withdrawal of a graft case against him.
Oparanya breaks silence on Sh56.7m graft caseKenya· 2025-09-20
Wycliffe Oparanya is the Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary involved in a legal case regarding corruption and abuse of office charges.
Court overturns DPP decision to drop Oparanya graft chargesKenya· 2025-09-16Wycliffe Oparanya is involved in a court case regarding a graft issue.
Blow to Oparanya as court nullifies withdrawal of Sh2.2b graft caseKenya· 2025-09-16Wycliffe Oparanya has cautioned ODM leaders against divisive internal politics that he says threaten to weaken the party ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Oparanya warns ODM against divisive politics amid leadership row in KakamegaKenya· 2025-09-14
Oparanya is accused of interfering in local politics despite his national duties as a Cabinet Secretary.
Governor Barasa, CS Oparanya clash sparks ODM rift in KakamegaKenya· 2025-09-08
Wycliffe Oparanya is part of the ODM quartet that took over as Cabinet Secretaries one year ago.
Broad based CSs: ODM quartet, Mt Kenya trio and the betrayal of Gen ZsKenya· 2025-09-06Wycliffe Oparanya is part of the ODM quartet that took over as Cabinet Secretaries one year ago.
The broad based CSs at one: ODM quartet, Mt Kenya trio and the betrayal of Gen ZsKenya· 2025-09-05