[Opposition leader Raila Odinga and senator James Orengo. The renowned lawyer has been working day and night in Odinga’s campaigns. Photo/Nation]
Siaya senator James Orengo for the second time in less than five years has put a spirited fight to ensure veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga wins presidency.
For record, Orengo spent less time campaigning for his seat although he won by landslide based on IEBC records.
During ODM nominations, Orengo campaigned once in his backyard where he urged locals to support his bid and act as his agents since he was ‘busy’ in Nairobi trying to fix coalition that was later named NASA.
And since then, Orengo reverted to national campaigns where he accompanied opposition leader Raila Odinga o several regions across the country in search of votes.
But on Saturday at Chris Musando’s funeral. Orengo admitted not to have personally picked his IEBC winning certificate from officials due to his busy schedule.
“I was too busy and still I am. I want to thank the people of Siaya for reelecting me to the Senate even without my presence around,” he said.
Having worked in the legal arena for many years, Orengo is expected to lead a huge legal team against Jubilee in defending a presidential petition in Supreme Court.