By Agwanda Saye
Kisumu Governor, Jack Ranguma has said that his government will prioritize environmental cleaning up of Lake Victoria to remove water hyacinth and check unabated dumping of industrial effluent into the shared water mass.
Ranguma, while presiding over the official opening of Kisumu County Assembly, stated that the county government will also invest in comprehensive healthcare and agriculture to address persistent food insecurity without losing sight of environmental conservation.
“We are committed to improving the abundant potential in health sector, tourism, fishing industry and production of ethanol by local sugar industries through expanding existing capacities alongside removal of water hyacinth to enable lake transportation”, he explained.
The Governor who earlier in the week toured Nyando, Nyakach and Muhoroni areas which bore the brunt of flash floods, announced that elaborate plans had been put in place to improve existing dykes to effectively control perennial flooding that resulted in the loss of lives, crops and animals.
Ranguma said his government will embark on turning Kisumu into a city of the future to ultimately serve as a study for the country and regionally.
“Our County will promote foreign investments and attract donor funding, while remaining committed to stamp out corruption, neglect and waste to facilitate economic growth”, he reassured.
The governor swore to seal all the corruption loopholes and smash the elaborate syndicates hell-bent on thwarting Kisumu County’s development efforts.
“Each one of us has a duty to protect public wealth, considering that we have the best human resource and stand up against the exploits of opportunists and say no to the Lords of corruption”, he said exuding confidence.
Ranguma vowed to embrace consultative leadership through engaging the diverse and competent resources at their disposal by establishing growth centers at specific sub-Counties (Districts).
The Governor also pledged to spearhead a comprehensive, cost-effective healthcare for Kisumu County residents and transform The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital into a preferred regional facility for locals and neighboring counties.
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