Wanga: Poor Homa Bay roads reflect historical marginalisation of Western Kenya
The governor says the ongoing improvement of the Mbita road demonstrates efforts to address Homa Bay’s long-standing infrastructure challenges. The post Wanga: Poor Homa Bay roads reflect historical marginalisation of Western Kenya appeared first on KBC Digital .
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga defended the county's road infrastructure, asserting that the poor condition of key roads is a direct result of decades of underinvestment and historical marginalisation. Wanga emphasized that successive administrations since Kenya's independence have failed to adequately address the needs of regions like Homa Bay.
She highlighted the Mbita-Sindo-Kiabuya-Sori Road as a prime example of the challenges residents have faced for generations. Wanga explained that the project, initially awarded in 2016, stalled after seven kilometres due to a lack of funds and was re-awarded in 2020 but again saw limited progress. By the end of the two-year period, only 28 kilometres had been tarmacked, with construction still underway.
Wanga linked the county's infrastructure challenges to its political history, citing the deaths and political exclusion of former leaders Tom Mboya and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga. She emphasized that while Homa Bay is often compared to conflict zones due to its rutted roads, she views this as a badge of honour reflecting the region's marginalisation and resilience, rather than an insult.
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