Wycliffe Oparanya

Wycliffe Oparanya

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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.

Born on Jan 01, 1956 (70 years old)

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Kenya Kenya: Wycliffe Oparanya has dismissed growing speculation linking him to the position of Deputy President. 6

The Standard: Oparanya dismisses speculation over DP position

Kenya Kenya: Governor Barasa accused Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya of fuelling divisions within the party. 3

The Standard: Governor Barasa accuses CS Oparanya of dividing ODM in bid for Ruto's running mate slot

Kenya Kenya: 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. 5

The Standard: Gachagua claims Ruto allies undermining Kindiki

Kenya Kenya: Wycliffe Oparanya is the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development who spoke at the launch of the Coffee Revitalisation Programme. 8

The Standard: Coffee Revitalisation Programme in North Rift to triple production by 2030

Kenya Kenya: Wycliffe Oparanya, the Co-operatives, Small and Medium Enterprises Development CS, stated that ODM will have a presidential candidate in the election. 6

The Standard: Confusion rocks ODM as senior officials send mixed signals

Kenya Kenya: Wycliffe Oparanya was present at the groundbreaking of the Raila Odinga Mausoleum. 6

The Standard: Oburu: We are not shaken by Ol-Kalou loss

Kenya Kenya: 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. 7

The Standard: Oparanya, Wetang'ula battle for western Kenya's political crown ahead of 2027