By Habil Onyango.
Homa Bay’s top leadership led by Governor Gladys Wanga met on Friday with the Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir to advocate for the construction of new roads in the County.
The meeting also focused on advocating for the opening and upgrading of the County’s road networks to boost the local economy
In a statement, Governor Wanga noted that some of the key projects include expediting the completion of the Sori-Magunga-Sindo-Mbita Road and the construction of the Gor Mahia Ring Road in Ndhiwa.
She further revealed that their meeting also focused on developing the Adiedo-Namba Karabok Road, Ojijo Oteko Road, Homa Bay town roads, Kadongo- Gendia and Oboke- Rangwe – Ndiru roads.
“We held a productive meeting with Hon. Davis Chirchir, EGH, the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport,” said the Governor in a statement.
“Our discussions centred on actively advocating for the opening, construction, and upgrading of the county’s road network to boost our local economy,” she added.
“These initiatives are vital for improving the movement of people and goods in and out of Homa Bay County,” said the Governor.
There are already ongoing constructions in the County and some have been tender and works are expected to begin soon.
Already Sh299m Mfangano ring road and rusinga ring road (1.2b) projects are ongoing after being commissioned by President William Ruto in the past.
Other elected leaders who attended the meeting include Senators Moses Kajwang, Beatrice Ogola nominated, Members of Parliaments Ongondo Were (Kasipul), Dr Eve Obara (Kabondo Kasipul), Adipo Okuome (Karachuonyo) and Dr Lilian Gogo (Rangwe).
Others included Martin Peters Owino (Ndhiwa), Hon. Opondo Kaluma (Homa Bay) and Woman Rep Dr. Joyce Osogo Bensuda formed the county delegation.
Apart from Road networks, President Ruto had also commissioned a number of projects in Homa Bay during his past visits.
They include the Affordable Housing project (Sh.227m), the modern fish market (Sh.346m), construction of Homa Bay Pier (Sh.600m), Lecturer hall at Tom Mboya University (Sh.1.2b) and Oyugis water project (Sh.906.3m).
Other projects which are being funded by Ruto’s government include Riwa Aggregation Centre (Sh.1.2b), Homa Bay Town water (Sh.450m) and electricity connections for over 17,000 households at a cost of Sh1.5 billion.
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