Magwanga sues Governor Wanga as feud mounts
Nyanza
By
Olivia Odhiambo
| Feb 04, 2026
The feud between Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga and Governor Gladys Wanga has taken a new turn after Magwanga moved to court to challenge the withdrawal of his official vehicles and the locking of his office by the county administration.
In a suit filed at the Employment and Labour Relations Court, Magwanga described the actions as unconstitutional and null, arguing that the withdrawal of his vehicle and staff amounted to removal from office.
He wants Governor Wanga ordered to reopen his office and restore his staff, vehicles and fuel, and seeks a court order barring further interference with his constitutional rights.
“The petitioner prays for general damages for the violation of his constitutional rights, the cost of this petition and any other relief this court deems just,” he stated.
Magwanga said he is entitled to two official vehicles, which were withdrawn without lawful justification.
READ MORE
New partnership opens markets for African women entrepreneurs
Millers: Brace for wheat price hikes amid imports impasse
Meta meets its own 'tobacco' moment in court
Kenya Power decries downside of increased solar, wind power supply
Building Africa's next generation of global leaders
The tax loophole keeping sanitary towel prices high
Good practices: Why debt recovery is a customer service in disguise
Can Customers Trust Your Business Without Meeting You?
State urges engineers to take a bigger role in economic planning
The only vehicle available was grounded for servicing and later removed entirely. He claimed the administration also failed to fuel any vehicle, effectively immobilising him and frustrating his constitutional duties.
He noted that he was lawfully elected and assumed office in accordance with the constitution. In December 2025, he was locked out of his office at the county headquarters without notice and forced to proceed on leave.
Upon returning in January 2026, he found the office locks had been changed, an action he said was orchestrated by Governor Wanga.