“In the end, I had to sit down and make a decision for the good of my home county.
To me, it does not matter how much I may have done for the people of Nairobi if my home remains in darkness when I have the capacity and can take responsibility to help it shine,” he said.
Wanyonyi explained that despite serving Nairobi residents for years, he could not ignore the repeated requests from Bungoma residents asking him to return and serve them.
According to him, the calls came from different sections of the community, all urging him to consider offering leadership at the county level.
He recalled how determined some supporters were, joking that they even threatened to travel to Nairobi and personally escort him back home.
“I listened to many people before deciding to come and serve my people back home. I received overwhelming requests.
At some point, I was even told that if I did not accept, they would come, put me in a bus and escort me from Nairobi back home themselves,” Wanyonyi said.
Beyond answering the call to lead, Wanyonyi outlined his broader ambitions for Bungoma.
He said he intends to work with all leaders and stakeholders regardless of political differences. In his view, development should not be driven by rivalry but by cooperation.
He also stressed the importance of making devolution work for ordinary citizens.
According to him, Bungoma residents should feel the real benefits of county governance through improved services and economic opportunities.
Wanyonyi highlighted agriculture as a key focus area. He said farmers must receive fair value for their produce and promised to explore ways of empowering local contractors to boost the county’s economy.
He further pledged to support youth and women groups by building their capacity and strengthening them financially.