GOVERNOR CYPRIAN AWITI'S SAVES KODERA, KARACHUONYO, KASIPUL, AND RANGWE RESIDENTS FROM THE WATER CRISIS.

International Non-Governmental  Organization- World Vision,  has  partnered  with the  County Government of   Homa Bay  to  construct a Sh 200m  water project  expected to benefit  up to 100,000 people.

Governor Cyprian Awiti said on Wednesday 20th/May/2015 that the Kodera-Rachuonyo    Scheme would serve residents of Kasipul , Karachuonyo  and parts  of Rangwe Sub Counties  where residents have been trekking for several kilometers  in search of water.

Governor Awiti spoke at Kodera forest in Kasipul where he, Karachuonyo  MP  Hon. James Rege  and  the World Vision regional Manager, Mr Joseph Tinkoi broke the ground to unveil the project , billed as one of the biggest in the  County.  The intake tanks are expected to be up  in four months.

“We want to sincerely thank the World Vision for this very important project.  It greatly supplements our  plans to supply safe  water to Ninety per  cent of county residents by next year,” said Governor Awiti.

Governor Awiti said his government would pay Sh 30m  in the partnership, adding that  the project would help reduce water related diseases.

Governor Awiti and Hon. Rege cautioned local leaders against politicizing the water project, saying this could scare away investors.

“We want to keep politics out of development projects.  We want to ensure our people get clean water and good roads.   I wish to thank the Governor for contributing Sh 30m for this project,”  Hon. Rege.

Hon. Rege used the opportunity to clarify that he had no political grudge against Governor Awiti.

“The perceived political tension between Governor Awiti and me   are the work of activists who must eat through politics.  The problem is that there are people who must eat, otherwise we are good friends because we both have distinct jobs to do,” said Hon. Rege amid  applause.

He described Governor Awiti as a good hearted leader who had used his position to create development opportunities to the people of Homa Bay County.

He added:  “ I have no grudge against Governor Awiti but some people keep  on rocking us left and right.  I am praying that you finish your term successfully by giving us development projects the way you have started.”

Calling Governor Awiti with his nickname “Jakodondo”  Hon. Rege said leaders should unite to ensure  the County realized  robust development projects.  “We must focus a head and give our people hope,” he added.

Governor Awiti   said his government had sank 40 bore holes and protected water springs across the County. He instructed the contractor to ensure he only used local labour.  Kasipul MP, OyugiMagwanga who arrived after the function  criticized the  County Government  over what he claimed  was poor use of  resources.