Homa Bay Deputy Governor Danish Onyango during the swearing-in at the county headquarters on August 13, 2026. [James Omoro, Standard]
Homa Bay residents now have a new deputy governor after the office remained vacant for about six months.
The office was left vacant following the resignation of former Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga on February 26, 2026.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has picked Danish Onyango to be the next deputy governor. Wanga also appointed two County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) Isaac Ongiri and Obiny Dede to head the Governance and Trade Departments, respectively.
Wanga nominated the three on March 17, 2026. However, their swearing-in suffered a setback after human rights defenders filed a case in the Employment and Labour Relations court to challenge the nominations. But the court quashed the petition.
On Thursday, Onyango and the two CECMs were sworn into office by High Court Judge Patrick Otieno at the county headquarters.
Onyango promised to serve the people of Homa Bay diligently.
He pledged to serve with dedication and ensure efficient service delivery.