Kisumu Regional ASK Show set

Kisumu Governor, Jack Ranguma, will officially open doors to this year’s regional show at the Mamboleo grounds tomorrow.

The exhibitions to be held till Sunday July 31 have attracted government institutions and the private sectors which have set up stands from which members of the public will obtain information regarding to this year’s theme, enhancing technology in agriculture and industry for food security and national growth.

The events publicity committee chairman, Mr Julius Nyadiango and regional ASK chairman Mr Bernard Ateng’a said this year has attracted relatively higher interest to the international and East African community at its preparation stages.

In line with the theme, sister ministries of Public Service, Youth and Gender affairs with that of Devolution and planning initially under one ministry, have erected twin stands at the grounds to enable members of the public access information and understand their distinct roles.

Mrs Florence Mugendi, the devolution and planning ministry communications officer said many people still perceive the ministries as one despite having clearly distinct functions.

“We were separated into two due to the intense and work overload in service delivery and many Kenyans are still unaware and are left seeking services at inappropriate places and we hope they will get a chance to get clarifications during the show,” said Mrs Mugendi.

She said the devolution ministry had been left with planning and statistics that largely concerns population trend studies, special programs and the state department that is closely under the presidency.

Mrs Mugendi added that the ministry had been mandated with the monitoring and evaluation of government projects implementation including the poverty eradication ventures by the state.

The creation of the ministry of Public service, youth and gender affairs accommodates the NationaL Youth Service and manages affirmative funds such as the Youth, Uwezo and Women Empowerment funds.

The ministry’s communications director, Mr Browne Kutswa said information will be accessed especially by the youths on funding proceeds in line with the government’s efforts to inculcate a saving and entrepreneurial culture among the youth.

“There are various misconceptions about most of the youth empowerment programs because many are yet to know the government’s intent whose success relies on how informed the beneficiaries will be,” said Mr Kutswa.

Devolution Cabinet secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri is expected at the event together with Kisumu Senator Anyang Nyong’o over the weekend.