Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has assured residents that Nzoia Sugar Company would not be sold without public participation.
Lusaka made the remarks while addressing mourners at the funeral of Andrew Wataka, a former teacher at Kibabii Boys High School, in Muyayi village, Kanduyi constituency.
‘I want to warn those political opportunists who are hoping that the company will be sold under our watch so they can gain cheap political capital,’ Lusaka said.
The Governor emphasized that the area leadership has held talks with the President and expressed their views on how to revive Nzoia Sugar.
‘I am assuring farmers that farmers will receive timely payments for their sugarcane deliveries and workers paid,’ said the Governor
Lusaka announced that arrangements have been made to pay both workers and farmers within the next few days.
However, he firmly rejected suggestions that the county government takes over the company, stating that ‘governments are not good at doing business.’
He pointed out that the fac
tory sits on an expansive public land donated by the local community for expansion, and some residents were even resettled to make way for the development, hence the need for their involvement.
Lusaka vowed that the community would not allow the land to be sold without their involvement.
He insisted that a solution must be found to make the factory self-sustaining and operational.
Kanduyi MP John Makali echoed Lusaka’s sentiments and criticized some leaders for spreading propaganda and falsehoods.
Makali assured residents that any decisions regarding the company would be made with transparency and public participation.
Source: Kenya News Agency
Bungoma County Deputy Governor Janepher Mbatiany has rallied teams participating in the East African Local Authorities Sports and Culture Association (EALASCA) games to demonstrate exemplary conduct and professionalism throughout the competitions.
Addressing the teams at the County Headquarters during a send-off ceremony, Mbatiany expressed her optimism while emphasizing the importance of maintaining discipline both on and off the field.
‘As ambassadors of Bungoma County, we expect you to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and sportsmanship throughout your participation in the games,’ she stated.
The deputy governor said that the team will be competing in various categories, including borrowed dances from East Africa, music, handball (men and women), basketball (men and women), men’s football, women’s volleyball, netball, and athletics.
This year’s EALASCA games will be hosted by Kisumu County and will feature teams from across East Africa.
Several county officials graced the send-off cerem
ony, including CECMs Agnes Wachie, Caro Makali, and David Wamamili, as well as Sports Chief Officer Denson Barasa and MCAs Wafula Waiti and Dorcas Ndasaba.
Source: Kenya News Agency