The air around the Siaya National Polytechnic is already charged with anticipation. In just a fortnight, its halls will be transformed into a bustling marketplace of ideas, contracts, and possibilities as the county hosts the Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO) from October 14–17, 2025.
Today, Governor James Orengo added fresh momentum to the build-up when he received a Ksh. 5 million cheque from the Local Authorities Pension Trust (LAPFUND), which signed on as a Silver Partner for the event.
Clutching the symbolic cheque, Orengo radiated confidence: “This is not just a sponsorship; it is a statement that Siaya is ready to be part of the global investment conversation. We are building a platform that will connect our people’s potential with capital, innovation and opportunity.”
The conference is designed to bring together a powerful mix of government leaders, private investors, innovators, farmers and community representatives. Delegates will explore opportunities in agribusiness, the blue economy, renewable energy, mining, and digital technology, with exhibitions and panel sessions showcasing what Siaya has to offer.
For many locals, SITICO represents more than just an economic summit. It is a chance to put Siaya on the investment map, to prove that projects born in villages along the Yala and the shores of Lake Victoria can attract the same attention as those in Nairobi or Mombasa.
The Ksh. 5 million support from LAPFUND is part of a growing wave of partnerships the county is cultivating to give the event both prestige and credibility. With such backing, organizers believe SITICO will not just be another conference, but a turning point in how Siaya markets itself to the world.
As the countdown begins, excitement is building. For Governor Orengo, SITICO is more than a date on the calendar — it is the chance to recast Siaya’s story: from a quiet rural county into an emerging hub where investment, innovation and community meet.
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