Eliud Owalo, Cabinet Secretary for ICT, has pleaded with Nyanza residents to create an enabling environment for the National Government to deliver on the region’s economic development agenda.
According to Owalo, no development can take place in an environment where people frequently engage in violent protests.
“The result of violent demonstrations is an investor and capital flight, which will deteriorate the region’s economy,” the CS warned while launching the campaign.
Food was distributed at Kosele Stadium in Rachuonyo South Sub-County.
“Nyanza residents should recognize that we have a duly elected government led by President William Ruto,” he said, noting that another government cannot be formed until 2027.
The CS said the only discussion President William Ruto’s administration was interested in the region was development oriented including the revival of local sugar industries to spur the region’s economic growth.
“We want to ensure that we work on the infrastructure of this region starting with roads, electricity, and water is on the course,” he added stressing mining, tourism, and agriculture matters in the area will also be addressed by the National Government.
“If we will have to do any politics, it will be the politics of the economy and not the politics that do not benefit common Mwananchi,” he added.
During the occasion, Homa Bay County Commissioner Moses Lilan noted the county had been hard hit by drought resulting in acute food shortage.
