Residents of Lugari Constituency have applauded their MP, Nabii Nabwera, for the massive reforms he’s putting in place to revive the education sector, but challenged him not to turn a blind eye on other issues, key among them the road network and security.
Responding to a running online poll that sought to know which major things the residents want the MP to tackle, concerned electorates urged him to equally pay attention to the state of roads in the constituency, an issue that has been of concern since the inception of the devolved government.
“As much as our MP is doing well in the education sector, kindly let him remember the poor road network in Lugari. By opening up the constituency, most farmers who are producers will access market for their products and hence be empowered economically,” said Evans Angote.
Another resident known as Peninah also had the same wish.
“Mhesh is very competent. He should, besides education, work on the road network. We want a black belt from Turbo to Makutano and beyond,” she said.
Mr. Angote, another resident, called on the MP to establish milk coolers to promote local dairy farmers and boost the rural economy.
“Establish milk coolers for small scale dairy farmers in the constituency. This will help resolve the pricing issue and also perishability of the product. Otherwise we are on the right track,” he said.
Victor Seddah, expressed concern about the security situation in the constituency and implored the lawmaker to put up measures that will root out crime.
“Hon. Nabii Nabwera should prioritize to work on enhancing security as matter of concern by ensuring police patrol bases and stations are well staffed and equipped. He can also do it better if he reaches out to the members of the public, local administration and the police and try to build trust among these parties. He should also be swift in responding to public outcry incase there’s a rogue police officer in Lugari,” he said.
Sam Oduor is the editor-in-chief at the Western Kenya Times who leverages the power of the Internet in telling stories that shape opinions.