Hon. Jaramogi Okello Walter Champions Grassroots Engagement in Sidindi Ward

Hon. Jaramogi Okello Walter, a governance and public policy expert and an aspirant for the Siaya senatorial seat, has reaffirmed the power of citizen participation in shaping inclusive and people-centered leadership.

Quoting renowned anthropologist Margaret Mead, Hon. Jaramogi emphasized that meaningful change has always been driven by small but committed groups of citizens who believe in collective action and shared responsibility.

He noted that sustainable development and effective governance can only be achieved when leaders intentionally listen to the people they seek to serve.In line with this philosophy, Hon. Jaramogi recently held productive listening forums at Rang’ala and Mulaha villages in Sidindi Ward.

The engagements provided residents with an open platform to air their concerns, share ideas, and propose solutions to challenges affecting their communities.

Issues raised ranged from service delivery and youth empowerment to governance accountability and local development priorities.The forums underscored his leadership approach—one grounded in consultation, inclusion, and policy-driven decision-making.

By directly engaging with wananchi at the grassroots, Hon. Jaramogi demonstrated his commitment to participatory governance and bottom-up leadership.As he continues his journey toward the Siaya senatorial race, Hon. Jaramogi Okello Walter maintains that moving forward together is the only viable path to meaningful transformation.

His message remains clear: the voices of the people are not just important—they are central to building a better, more accountable future for Siaya County.