Siaya County governor Cornel Rasanga sworn in after being re-elected

BY LAWRENCE ALURU

SIAYA, KENYA: Newly-sworn Siaya County governor Cornel Rasanga has promised to work with his political opponents to ensure the area is developed.

Speaking after being sworn Friday, Mr Rasanga said that his first priority will be to reunite the people of Siaya so that they can build a prosperous county.

“I would like to invite my opponents in the last elections to come and join hands with me to develop our beloved county,” he said.

He said he will organise a bi-partisan and cross sectoral meeting of professional and business persons from Siaya soon.

Rasanga who was re-elected two months after the high court nullified his win in the March General Elections.

He said that by the people of Siaya voting for him, he will be accountable to local leadership that listens to them and work tirelessly without fear or favour.

Rasanga said that his government will soon introduce several legislations to ensure quick economic growth.

“Legislation to ensure that bursaries only benefit the very deserving students and that they cover students up to completion of their education and not just a few terms,” said Rasanga.

He also said that his government will draw a police and enforcement agency bill to put in place and operationalise the Siaya police service which will enhance security and also employ the youth.

Among those present were four governors Jack Ranguma (Kisumu), Moses Akaranga (Vihiga), Sospeter Ojaamong (Busia) and Cyprian Awiti (Homa bay).

Also present were nominated MP Oburu Odinga who urged the Government to stamp insecurity in the country.