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Governor Fernandes Barasa’s key actions and initiatives over the past three years (2022–2025) in Kakamega County.
Bukura Market Water Project: Commissioned a high-capacity system collecting 11,600 L/hour and filling a 50,000 L tank twice daily. Over 300 households in Butere Sub-county now have access to piped water.
Savona Water Project – Phase 3: Extended water supply from Savona Plant to Milimani reservoir, increasing daily capacity by 6 million litres, enhancing access across multiple wards.
2. Roads & Urban Development
Bushiangala–Eregi–Lusiola Road: 9.3 km road upgraded to bitumen standard, improving linkage between Kakamega and Vihiga Counties.
Harambee–Khaunga Road, Matungu: Ongoing upgrade to bitumen to improve connectivity in Matungu Sub-county.
Matungu East Roads: Additional road infrastructure works launched in Matungu East, including feeder road upgrades.
Municipality Status Upgrades:
Malava: Elevated to full municipality status to attract infrastructure investment and create local jobs.
Butere & Matunda: Newly designated municipalities, opening up urban infrastructure expansion, service delivery improvement, and economic growth.
3. Health & Social Services
Shikusi Health Centre: Fully renovated under “Barasa Care”, with a modern maternity wing and expanded staff capacity.
Matungu Level IV Hospital: Construction of a new maternity wing underway.
Butere Level IV Hospital: Upgraded and expanded health infrastructure to serve a broader patient population.
County Bursary Programme: Launched with an annual allocation of KSh 240 million (2024), supporting needy students, polytechnics, and ECDE centres.
4. Agriculture & Food Security
KSh 9 Billion CIDP Allocation (2023–2027): Major investment targeting agricultural transformation and food security.
Subsidized Fertilizer Distribution: Rolled out top-dressing fertilizer to vulnerable farmers, especially in Matungu and surrounding areas.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitated partnerships with farmers’ groups and agribusinesses to strengthen productivity.
5. Trade, Markets & Industrialisation
Stock Rings Development: Modern stock rings established or rehabilitated to support livestock trade and economic livelihoods.
Modern Public Toilets: Erected at key markets to boost hygiene and sanitation.
Market Infrastructure Support: Improvements in local trading spaces to support SMEs and women traders.
6. Governance & Revenue Administration
Monthly Executive Service Reviews: Regular assessments of county projects to track progress, unblock delays, and align implementation.
E-Revenue System: Implemented digital systems aiming to raise KSh 2.2 billion in own-source revenue by improving efficiency and transparency.
7. Youth, Sports & Community Empowerment
Governor’s Cup: Sponsored grassroots sports development with over 1,000 teams and 35,370 participants, promoting cohesion and talent development.
Youth & Women Empowerment:
Promoted beekeeping initiatives.
Trained over 4,000 Community Health Promoters.
Supported grassroots economic projects in agriculture, health, and enterprise.
🔚 In Summary: Governor Barasa’s Six-Point Agenda in Action
Over the last three years, Governor Fernandes Barasa has focused on:
1. Water Access – Major projects like Savona and Bukura.
2. Roads & Urban Development – Bitumen roads and expanded municipal status (Malava, Butere, Matunda).
3. Health & Education – Upgraded hospitals, maternity units, and robust bursary support.
4. Agriculture & Food Security – CIDP-backed farming support and fertilizer subsidies.
5. Trade & Industrialisation – Modern toilets, stock rings, and improved market spaces.
6. Youth & Community Empowerment – Sports, training, and income-generating projects.
These strategic initiatives reflect Governor Barasa's mission to enhance infrastructure, promote social equity, and ensure sustainable development across Kakamega County.
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