Siaya Governor James Orengo on Monday led a delegation to meet Azimio leader
Raila Odinga in Nairobi, seeking his support for the upcoming Siaya
International Trade and Investment Conference.
The meeting, held at Raila’s office, focused on
briefing him on preparations for the October 14–17 event and enlisting his
backing in positioning Siaya as a prime destination for transformative investments.
Speaking after the talks, Orengo said the
conference will strengthen Siaya’s investment landscape in critical sectors,
including agriculture, the blue economy, renewable energy, and value addition.
“Together with the Planning Committee, I
briefed His Excellency Raila Odinga on our preparations and invited his support
for SITICO 2025. We emphasized the significance of this initiative in creating
opportunities for transformative investments,” Orengo told reporters.
Raila commended the county’s efforts, noting
that the conference offers a pathway for shaping Siaya’s development agenda and
opening new frontiers of investment, including in nuclear energy.
The governor has in recent weeks stepped up
preparations for the three-day event, which is expected to attract both local
and international investors, policymakers, and innovators.
On the same day, Siaya secured Sh5 million in sponsorship from the Local
Authorities Provident Fund (LAPFUND), which came on board as a Silver Partner
for the conference.
Orengo said the LAPFUND sponsorship, along
with its expressed interest in strategic projects such as housing, reflects
growing investor confidence in Siaya.
“With partners like LAPFUND, we are building a future of sustainable growth
and lasting partnerships,” he said at the time.
SITICO 2025 will feature keynote addresses,
sector breakouts, exhibitions, and site visits to priority projects, with a
focus on mobilizing both domestic and foreign direct investment.
The county expects to secure bankable commitments that will accelerate
enterprise growth and job creation.
Orengo urged entrepreneurs, cooperatives, the
diaspora, and professional bodies to leverage the platform to expand
opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and help unlock Siaya’s potential as an
investment hub.
