Opiyo Wandayi

Identity

Full name

Opiyo Wandayi^{1 2}

Also known as

James Opiyo Wandayi, Hon. James Opiyo Wandayi, EGH

Country

Kenya

Born

1972

Status

Active

Current roles

• 8 Aug 2024 – presentCabinet Secretary, Energy and Petroleum · Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Government of Kenya^{1 2 3}

Former roles

• 2017 – 2022Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee · National Assembly of Kenya¹
• 2014 – 2024Secretary for Political Affairs · Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)¹
• 2013 – 2024Member of the National Assembly, Ugunja Constituency · National Assembly of Kenya^{1 2}
• 2024Leader of the Minority Party · National Assembly of Kenya^{1 2}
• 2012Leaf Business Sustainability Manager, Uganda and DRC · British American Tobacco¹

Evidence

1. PrimaryHon. James Opiyo Wandayi, EGH - Cabinet Secretary profileMinistry of Energy and Petroleum
2. SecondaryRuto nominates Wandayi new Energy CS nomineeThe Star · 24 Jul 2024
3. SecondaryFresh start as Ruto's new Cabinet sworn inThe Star · 8 Aug 2024