{"id":24222,"date":"2026-05-19T14:38:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/?p=24222"},"modified":"2026-05-20T11:39:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T11:39:40","slug":"governor-orengo-demands-ipoa-probe-fuel-subsidy-debt-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/05\/19\/governor-orengo-demands-ipoa-probe-fuel-subsidy-debt-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor Orengo demands IPOA probe, fuel subsidy, debt action"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Siaya Governor James Orengo has called for government intervention over rising fuel costs, alleged police brutality during protests, and the country\u2019s growing public debt burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement, Orengo condemned violations of constitutional rights during recent demonstrations against the rising cost of fuel, stating that Kenyans have a constitutional right to peacefully assemble and express their grievances without intimidation or violent suppression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also condemned attacks on journalists covering the protests, emphasizing that press freedom remains a fundamental pillar of democracy and that members of the media must be allowed to carry out their duties without interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe vehemently denounce targeted attacks and injuries inflicted upon journalists covering the protests. Press freedom is a non-negotiable cornerstone of democracy,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Siaya governor further raised concern over increasing incidents of police brutality across the country. According to the statement, four people reportedly died during the protests, with three allegedly shot dead and another run over by a police vehicle, while several others sustained gunshot injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"799\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHPv9KwXYAAjzdO-1024x799.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23990 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHPv9KwXYAAjzdO-1024x799.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHPv9KwXYAAjzdO-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHPv9KwXYAAjzdO-768x599.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHPv9KwXYAAjzdO-1536x1198.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHPv9KwXYAAjzdO-2048x1597.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHPv9KwXYAAjzdO-1600x1248.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHPv9KwXYAAjzdO-1100x858.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHPv9KwXYAAjzdO-680x530.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHPv9KwXYAAjzdO-200x156.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHPv9KwXYAAjzdO-20x16.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Siaya Governor James Orengo<\/em><\/strong><em><strong>. Photo; File<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orengo said the incidents had undermined public confidence in law enforcement agencies and called for immediate action from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He urged the oversight authority to expedite investigations into the reported killings and assaults and ensure that officers found culpable are arrested and prosecuted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The governor also highlighted concerns over Kenya\u2019s growing debt burden, citing the latest National Treasury bulletin indicating that the country\u2019s total public and publicly guaranteed debt had risen to KSh 11 trillion by the end of February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He warned that the rising debt-to-GDP ratio posed a serious threat to the country\u2019s macroeconomic stability and economic future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ease the high cost of living, he proposed a series of fiscal interventions aimed at lowering diesel prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposals include temporarily reducing Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel to zero percent, lowering the fuel levy by KSh 7, reducing importers\u2019 and marketers\u2019 margins by KSh 4, and introducing a KSh 5 billion diesel subsidy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Siaya Governor James Orengo has called for government intervention over rising fuel costs, alleged police brutality during protests, and the country\u2019s growing public debt burden. 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