Candidate for Senator, Siaya County
Oginga Oburu
“Mbele pamoja” Party slogan (Orange Democratic Movement)
About
Oginga Oburu is the current Senator, Siaya County. Elected on the Orange Democratic Movement ticket in 2022. Listed in: Parliament of Kenya members list.
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Currently serving: Senator, Siaya County. Holding office is not the same as running. Nothing on record yet shows a 2027 candidacy.
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Jobs What will you do in your first two years to create jobs and incomes, especially for young people?
Cost of living and taxes What, specifically, will you do about prices and taxes for ordinary households?
Corruption Name one step that will make public money in your office traceable by any citizen.
Health How will people in this area get affordable care, including at SHA-contracted facilities?
Roads and water Which road or water project will you finish first, and by when?
Local priority What is the single biggest local problem here (including insecurity), and what is your plan for it?
Your commitment Give one measurable promise voters can check by 2030 – a number and a date.
Integrity (Chapter Six) Which leadership and integrity standard in Chapter Six of the Constitution will voters be able to hold you to, and how will they check it? Read Chapter Six →
Public participation (Article 10) How will residents take part in the decisions and budgets of your office? Read Article 10 →
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Pledges and promises
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In a statement, Oburu said the refinery being developed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote in partnership with the Kenyan government, will create 60,000 direct and indirect jobs while providing technical skills opportunities for young people in Lamu and neighbouring counties.
Oburu: Dangote refinery will transform Lamu into industrial hub ↗ · kbc.co.ke
Last checked 17 Oct 2026
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