NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 27 \u2013 Deputy Chief of Staff for Delivery and Performance, Eliud Owalo, has underscored the pivotal role that fulfilling campaign promises will play in shaping the narrative of future political campaigns.<\/p>\n
Owalo emphasised that the government\u2019s unwavering commitment to delivering tangible projects is not just a policy matter, but a cornerstone for building public trust and ensuring sustainable development across the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cDelivery on every campaign promise will inform the next political campaigns, and that\u2019s why the government is very keen on keeping them,\u201d Owalo stated, highlighting the administration\u2019s focus on accountability and measurable outcomes.<\/p>\n
Speaking in Rarieda during the funeral of former Bondo TTC tutor and veteran educationist Hezron Onege in Oboch village, Owalo reiterated the government\u2019s dedication to transformative projects in the Lake region.<\/p>\n
Among the flagship initiatives is Phase 2 of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), which will extend from Kisumu to the Malaba border.<\/p>\n
In addition to the railway, Owalo outlined a range of other ambitious projects, including the revitalisation of the Lake Region Ring Road, for which negotiations are ongoing with the World Bank and other potential partners.<\/p>\n
The government is also prioritising the revival of the sugar and cotton industries\u2014sectors historically central to the region\u2019s economy but hampered by years of neglect and regulatory challenges.<\/p>\n
By addressing issues such as artisanal mining\u2014which has been plagued by fatal incidents and regulatory bottlenecks\u2014the administration aims to create safer, more productive economic opportunities for local communities.<\/p>\n
Owalo further noted that efforts are underway to clear outstanding arrears owed to sugar farmers, a move expected to inject much-needed liquidity into the agricultural sector and restore confidence among stakeholders.<\/p>\n
He stressed the importance of pursuing feasible and sustainable mechanisms for revitalising these critical economic activities to ensure that benefits are both immediate and long-lasting.<\/p>\n
The Deputy Chief of Staff also announced plans to establish modern abattoirs and develop a robust value addition chain for hides and skins, transforming them into high-value leather products.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is absurd that locals here sell their hides at fifty shillings per hide, yet one hide can produce more than three pairs of shoes that sell at fifteen thousand a pair,\u201d Owalo remarked, underscoring the untapped potential in value addition and the need for local industries to capture a greater share of the value chain.<\/p>\n
Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Collins Oyuu, who also attended the funeral, lauded the government\u2019s historic achievement in employing over 76,000 teachers in the last two years\u2014a feat never before witnessed in the country\u2019s education sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis must be said without any fear of contradiction: as the teaching fraternity, we are very happy. We\u2019ve never had such a record number of teachers employed within such a short time as this\u2014and still counting,\u201d said Oyuu, reflecting the administration\u2019s commitment to strengthening the education system as a foundation for national development.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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