I have no time for political rhetoric, Lusaka tells detractors

By Peter Ochieng

Bungoma governor Kenneth Makelo Lusaka says he is focused on leaving a long-lasting legacy, dismissing distractions from people he said were political detractors hell-bent on slowing him down.

Speaking during an inspection tour of the Khalaba Bridge which connects Khalaba Ward and West Sang'alo Wards, Lusaka emphasised that he will not fall in the trap of critics not willing to acknowledge the progress being made in the county under his second and last stint as Bungoma governor.

"I am committed to leaving a lasting legacy, which is why I am ensuring that development reaches every village. I have no time for political rhetoric," he stated.

“My primary goal is to bring development to Bungoma County, not to engage in political contests.”

Highlighting the transformation of Bungoma town under his administration, he vowed to continue efforts to elevate the town to modern standards.

Bungoma Senator Wakoli has over the past weeks literally ‘been on the governor’s neck’ over claims that the county spent Sh25 million on flowers during the Jamhuri Day fete held in Bungoma, in June.

The county boss recently poured cold water on the allegations, adding that the said money was allocated for a comprehensive beautification exercise, which is still ongoing, over two months after the event.

He said the bashing by the Senator, maybe motivated by claims that he will contest for the Senate seat in 2027. As a former Senate Speaker, Lusaka insisted that the senatorial seat would be ‘too junior’ for him.

He served as Senate Speaker from 2017 to 2022. “I don’t understand why they keep on marking a player without the ball,” he added.

Earlier, Lusaka called on medical superintendents across the county to fully embrace the new health management system, in a bid to enhance order and efficiency in health facilities.

Speaking during a meeting with superintendents from all sub-county hospitals, he insisted that the implementation of the new system would curb corruption and prevent wastage within the health sector.

"We must embrace this new system to streamline and improve our healthcare operations."

He also urged health administrators to ensure that procurement processes are transparent and above board, warning that any violations would be met with strict accountability.