Oparanya Stories

CS Oparanya champions regional trade at EAC MSMEs fair in South Sudan
John Mbati  |  Oct 30, 2024

Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya noted that this year's theme aligns closely with Kenya’s "Buy Kenya, Build Kenya" agenda.

CS Oparanya gives New KCC 90-Day deadline to present restructuring report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2024

Oparanya warned that no additional capital would be allocated until the KCC can demonstrate its ability to sustain operations.

CS Oparanya urges Kenyan MSMEs to seize opportunities at EAC Trade Fair in Juba
John Mbati  |  Oct 08, 2024

The annual EAC MSME Trade Fair rotates among East African Community partner states.

Petition filed challenging Oparanya appointment as CS over dropped graft charges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 13, 2024

He noted that Oparanya's appointment as Cabinet Secretary disregards critical material that should have been considered to ensure integrity in the nom...

Oparanya eyes term limits for cooperative officials to curb fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2024

Oparanya assured that he would implement term limits for cooperative officials to prevent extended tenures.

Oparanya shares masterplan for growth, transparency of cooperative funds
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 04, 2024

Oparanya encouraged MPs to support the expansion of cooperatives, stating that they are crucial for the economy.

I have never recorded a statement with EACC - Oparanya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 04, 2024

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Saturday clarified that it has not barred any Cabinet Secretary nominees from seeking appointment.

EACC says vetting committee to decide Oparanya's fate, refutes blocking his nomination
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 03, 2024

“The Commission did this for all the CS nominees upon the request of Parliament. It is now up to the Parliamentary Vetting Committee to decide what to...

EACC insists Oparanya has a case to answer in suspected corruption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2024

EACC emphasised that it did not accept the withdrawal of recommendations by the Director of Public Prosecutions to prosecute Oparanya.

EACC tells National Assembly not to approve Oparanya’s nomination as CS
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2024

The commission also noted that it has filed for preservation orders against Oparanya's assets. He is suspected of holding proceeds from corruption, al...

We did not form coalition govt - Ruto defends hiring Raila's 4 men to cabinet
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 28, 2024

"I am not keen on who takes credit. I am keen on the transformation of Kenya," he stated. 

Opinion: Kenya's ruling class must treat the citizens with more respect
Mohamed Ahmed  |  Jul 27, 2024

Likewise, Integrity must be non-negotiable. The days of impunity and corruption must come to an end.

Sifuna claims 4 Raila men joining Ruto cabinet lack ODM blessings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 25, 2024

Senator Sifuna further accused the media of misrepresenting the Raila Odinga-led party's position on the matter.

Nominated CSs express gratitude to President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2024

The nominees now await their names to be forwarded to the National Assembly for vetting before they are formally appointed by the President to take ov...

Headache for Raila in replacing key ODM men nominated as CSs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2024

As Raila navigates the stormy waters in Azimio, he also faces a headache replacing the four CS nominees in his ODM party and Parliament.

Ex-Kakamega Governor Oparanya to face prosecution in Sh56.7m graft case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2024

According to EACC, its investigations revealed that six companies were awarded a total of 60 contracts, receiving payments amounting to Sh2.2 billion.

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