Magwanga announced his resignation on Thursday in Oyugis town, Kasipul Constituency, stating that he could no longer effectively discharge his constitutional mandate.
He served as deputy to Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga after they were elected on a joint ticket during the 2022 General Election.
“I resigned on grounds that I wasn’t able to discharge my duties under frustrations. I didn’t want to earn salaries without working,” Magwanga told journalists.
According to the former deputy governor, his troubles began in December last year when his office was allegedly locked, denying him access to his workspace.
“I resigned on grounds that I wasn’t able to discharge my duties under frustrations. I didn’t want to earn salaries without working,” Magwanga told journalists.
According to the former deputy governor, his troubles began in December last year when his office was allegedly locked, denying him access to his workspace.
He further claimed that his official vehicle was withdrawn and that another vehicle assigned to him was not fuelled, making it difficult to perform his official functions across the county.
Magwanga said the situation left him effectively jobless, despite holding office. He argued that a deputy governor cannot serve the public from home or under informal arrangements without proper facilitation and access to county offices.
The political fallout between the governor and her deputy is believed to have intensified following the November 27, 2025, Kasipul parliamentary by-election.
Magwanga said the situation left him effectively jobless, despite holding office. He argued that a deputy governor cannot serve the public from home or under informal arrangements without proper facilitation and access to county offices.
The political fallout between the governor and her deputy is believed to have intensified following the November 27, 2025, Kasipul parliamentary by-election.
During the contest, Magwanga openly supported candidate Philip Aroko, while Governor Wanga led campaigns for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Boyd Were. The by-election exposed deep political divisions within the county leadership.
Shortly after the by-election, Governor Wanga initiated a reorganisation of her administration. In the reshuffle, Magwanga was removed from his additional role as County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Agriculture. Several other senior officials were also affected.
In response, Magwanga moved to court earlier this year, seeking orders to have his office reopened. He maintained that the closure of his office undermined service delivery and denied residents of Homa Bay the leadership support they deserved.
Accompanied by former Homa Bay County Assembly Speaker Julius Gaya, Magwanga declared that his political journey is far from over.
Shortly after the by-election, Governor Wanga initiated a reorganisation of her administration. In the reshuffle, Magwanga was removed from his additional role as County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Agriculture. Several other senior officials were also affected.
In response, Magwanga moved to court earlier this year, seeking orders to have his office reopened. He maintained that the closure of his office undermined service delivery and denied residents of Homa Bay the leadership support they deserved.
Accompanied by former Homa Bay County Assembly Speaker Julius Gaya, Magwanga declared that his political journey is far from over.
He confirmed that he will contest the Homa Bay gubernatorial seat in the 2027 elections, setting the stage for a potentially fierce showdown with his former boss.
“I will be on the ballot in 2027. Let the governor prepare for competition. It is the people of Homa Bay who will decide,” he said.
“I will be on the ballot in 2027. Let the governor prepare for competition. It is the people of Homa Bay who will decide,” he said.
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