Busia Sub County Assistant County Commissioner Eunice Ochieng
Busia Sub County Assistant County Commissioner Eunice Ochieng has called for collaboration between chiefs and police officers to combat illicit brew dealers.
She said the illicit brew business has caused so many problems, urging administrators to be servant leaders and serve local residents fairly and without favouritism.
Busia County Administration Officer 1 Joseph Achumi called on parents to report suspicious individuals to security agencies for investigation.
Achumi advocated for equal rights for both boys and girls, stating that all children are equal and deserve equal opportunities.
Evans Otieno, the new Bugengi Assistant Chief, expressed readiness to serve the people and the Kenyan government, requesting cooperation and servant leadership.
Kisumu residents have expressed concerns over ongoing insecurity in Katito, where a man was critically injured and his phone snatched.
The residents have called for increased security measures and development initiatives in the area.
“My name is Millicent Akoth, and we were inside the compound where we reside when some of our children came to summon us, and upon reaching where they were, we found blood everywhere and an unidentified man lying in the pool of blood,” recounted a resident.
The residents have also warned locals to be wary of strangers and report any incidents to authorities.
Nakuru County Executive Member for Infrastructure Eng. Michael Kamau has inspected the ongoing works at Shabab Stage in Biashara Ward, Nakuru City, with the aim of improving working conditions and safety for matatu saccos and commuters.
The project is a crucial development for the area. Eng. Kamau also assessed progress at Naloki Stage, where cabro works have been done.
The improvements are expected to enhance accessibility and ensure durability in the frequently used stage.
The Chief Officer for Roads and Public Transport, Samuel Ndegwa, urged the contractor to expedite the project while maintaining high standards of quality.
The Naloki stage will also reduce city congestion and make the area more attractive to investors and businesspeople.
He urged counties to work with relevant stakeholders and foster partnerships that lead to sustainable development in the tourism sector.
Ololtuaa visited the Tiwi Map of Africa pool, a hidden gem with a pool shaped like the African continent, and called on coastal counties like Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, and Lamu to create an enabling environment for the tourism sector to thrive.
He urged devolved governments to prioritise tourism products to enhance their revenues and work closely with these counties to position their sites as sought-after tourist destinations.
The Ministry of Tourism has embarked on beach access roads and solar street lighting projects to attract tourists and create an enabling environment for tourism to thrive.
Ololtuaa added that Kwale is a great destination for beach, safari, culture, and nature lovers, but urged the county government to focus on developing new destinations to enrich the tourism landscape.
Director of the Network for Research and Governance (NRG), Paul Odongo, has urged the Kakamega county government to prioritise clearing pending bills that have caused delays in the completion of infrastructure projects.
He emphasised that failure to clear these bills could lead to stalled projects, poor workmanship, and residents not realising value for money.
Odongo advised the county leadership to prioritise projects and indicate a specific timeframe and budget for completion.
He also urged the county government to publish all budget documents for public access to enhance transparency.
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