Homabay set to reap big from Ruto's mega projects

By Peter Ochieng

President William Ruto's administration has lined up mega-infrastructural projects in Homa Bay County.

The projects are part of the government's socio-economic transformation agenda for the Nyanza region.

Dr. Raymond Omollo, Internal Security Principal Secretary (PS) said the major focus is to expedite various water and sanitation projects, and reinvigorate the region’s blue economy.

Among the planned projects is the rehabilitation of Mbita, Homa Bay and Kendu Bay piers at a cost of Sh600 million.

PS Omollo said the move will revitalize economic activities along the shores of Lake Victoria.

Similarly, he announced plans to acquire a ferry to facilitate transport in the area, in a bid to revolutionise movement of people and goods, between the islands and the mainland.

“We are going to buy a ferry to ease transport in Lake Victoria,” he said.

The vessel will provide a safer and more efficient transport system across the bays, with eyes trained on contributing to economic growth in the region.

PS Omollo also divulged that the state is expected to complete and deliver a multi-billion network of roads, so as to open up the region to more investment opportunities and improve access to markets for products from the region.

“The road from Mbita to Sindo, all the way to Sori will be completed for ease of movement. In a matter of weeks, we will be launching the construction of the Rusinga Ring Road at a cost of Sh1.2 billion. We will also be doing the Mfangano Ring Road amongst many other government projects the government has committed to undertake.”

He spoke at Mbita High School over the weekend, where he led other alumni in raising Sh20 million for upgrading and equipping the school’s facilities.