Engineer Vincent Esyepet Sidai

Engineer Vincent Esyepet Sidai is a seasoned professional civil engineer, corporate executive, and top-tier front-runner contesting for the Busia County Gubernatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Born in 1974, his professional career includes serving as the General Manager at the Port of Lamu under the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), a Group Projects Manager at Bamburi Cement, and a board member of the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority. Sidai, who previously ran for the Busia top seat in 2013, positions himself under the grassroots banner "Eng Sidai Mashinani" as a technocratic, development-focused alternative. His 2027 platform targets upgrading dilapidated health systems, reviving incomplete infrastructure projects, and mobilizing economic opportunities for the youth.