Usonga MCA Madialo joins Siaya leaders for Nairobi meeting with Wandayi

Usonga MCA Sylvester Madialo was among Siaya leaders hosted by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi in Nairobi on October 4.

Others in the meeting were Siaya Township MCA Obiero Otare, Central Alego MCA David Omondi, and Winnie Otieno, a gender advisor in the governor’s office.

According to a statement issued after the meeting, the leaders discussed regional unity and mobilising support for President William Ruto across Nyanza. The statement further said the leaders affirmed the need to prioritise development over politics.

Madialo was first elected to represent Usonga ward in the Siaya County Assembly in 2013. He has signaled his intent to seek re-election for a fourth term in the 2027 election. Several other aspirants are positioning to contest the seat. 

Among those who have declared interest in the seat is Samson Omondi, who finished second to Madialo in the 2017 election. Madialo won with 3,544 votes, as Omondi received 3,044 votes, according to IEBC results. Also in the 2027 race for the Usonga seat are Matthew Okoth and Samuel Kanot.

In the 2022 election, Usonga Ward had 9,273 registered voters across nine polling centres and 16 polling stations.