Governor Gladys Wanga has launched the devolution conference which kicked off in Homa Bay county with the annual Roan Antelope Marathon held at Ruma National Park.
Wanga who was accompanied by Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and her Elgeyo Marakwet counterpart Wisely Rotich led guests in visiting tourist attractions in Homa Bay County.
The leaders also visited various tourist attractions on the shore of Lake Victoria.
They visited Mbita where fisheries and other blue economy activities take place.
The team also visited the historic Tom Mboya Mausoleum on Rusinga island.
Tom Mboya who served as labour minister during the post-colonial era is a legendary icon and is credited for spearheading various development projects in Homa Bay County.
From the Tom Mboya Mausoleum, the dignitaries proceeded to the white sandy beaches of Takawiri Island in Suba West Sub-County.
The team finally toured Ruma National Park for a game drive whey they had a glimpse of the rare roan antelope, rhinos, African buffalos and other animals.
Governor Wanga also flagged off the 254 Hackathon competition at Tom Mboya University aimed at enhancing digital innovation among youths.
Wanga pointed out that her county had various opportunities for tourism and investments which Kenyans needed to know.
“Homa Bay County is endowed with tourist attractions. Our guests are welcome to sample the available tourism and investment opportunities in our county,” Wanga said.
The governor said her administration in collaboration with the Council of Governors had put all preparations in place to host the devolution conference.
“Everything is in place for the devolution conference. This is going to be a conference of inclusivity for all people,” Wanga said.
Ndeti said the devolution conference was bigger and better than the ones that preceded it.
“What we have seen in Homa Bay is impressive. Let us continue supporting this county government,” Ndeti said.
The Elgeyo Marakwet County Boss Wesley Rotich said the conference is going to include young people.
“There is a feeling that young people are excluded from governance activities. This time they are going to be included,” Rotich said.
By Davis Langat
