Westlands Member of Parliament, Tim Wanyonyi, stood shoulder to shoulder with Siaya’s political elite in a heartwarming display of unity and support at St. Pantaleon Catholic Church in Alego Usonga, Siaya.
The gathering, led by MP Sam Atandi, saw a convergence of leaders from various constituencies, united by a common purpose – to uplift the local church.
The service, graced by the inspiring sermon of Fr. Fredrick Odhiambo, provided a spiritual backdrop to the day’s proceedings.
Following the service, Wanyonyi and Atandi spearheaded a funds drive aimed at bolstering the infrastructure of the historic church.
The event drew notable figures, including Siaya Governor, HE James Orengo, and Members of Parliament, Otiende Amollo (Rarieda) and John Waluke (Sirisia), among several local Members of County Assembly (MCAs)
During the fundraising, Wanyonyi gave generous sum of KES 500,000 in support of the church’s endeavors. Governor Orengo followed suit with a donation of KES 300,000, while MP Sam Atandi and MP John Waluke contributed KES 150,000 and KES 130,000 respectively.
In his remarks, MP Sam Atandi expressed gratitude to Wanyonyi for his unwavering support and presence at the event, highlighting this as the second occasion where Wanyonyi had honoured an invitation to his constituency for a similar initiative.
Atandi praised Wanyonyi’s steadfast dedication to the Catholic faith and commended his ongoing support of the church.
“Thank you very much for my visitors. I was supposed to be the chief guest, but Tim Wanyonyi has graciously accepted to be the chief guest,” stated Atandi.
He went on to acknowledge Wanyonyi’s familial ties to political prominence, noting his steadfast allegiance to Raila Odinga and the ODM party.
Addressing Wanyonyi directly, Atandi expressed confidence in his political aspirations, particularly referencing Wanyonyi’s ambition for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat.
“I know your ambition for Nairobi,” Atandi affirmed. “In the last election, Baba Raila Odinga really wanted you to be the governor of Nairobi, but it did not happen. I am certain in the next elections in 2027, you will certainly get to that position.”
