Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has urged residents to support the national government, saying collaboration with the state brings tangible benefits to the people.
Speaking in Mukhweya, Chwele–Kabuchai Ward, during a Ford-Kenya rally after attending a church service Sunday, Lusaka said the county’s close working relationship with the national government had already borne fruit through major development projects, including the planned Level Six Hospital at Sichei Kabuchai constituency.
He added that working with the national government comes with goodies.
He noted that the upcoming hospital project will create numerous employment opportunities and improve healthcare services in the region.
“I am terming it a ‘game changer’ for Bungoma County,” the governor said.
Lusaka also appealed to residents to vote for the Ford-Kenya candidate in the upcoming Chwele–Kabuchai Ward by-election, noting that the seat became vacant following the death of a Ford-Kenya MCA.
“Ford Kenya is the one that lost the seat; hence, we are humbly asking residents to return our party candidate to continue with the development agenda,” he said.
Lusaka urged locals to maintain peace throughout the electioneering period and avoid divisive politics.
The governor assured residents that the plans of upgrading Mukhweya Dispensary into a fully-fledged health centre and employing more nurses to enhance service delivery in the area were on course.
By Douglas Mudambo
