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Devolution: Transforming Kisii County

Kisii has been on a progressive journey through devolution. We have improved education standards and increased funding for bursary to KShs430million to help needy students.Hon. James E.O. Ongwae

Together with 12 other counties, we have formed the Lake Basin Region Economic Bloc to spur the economic development of our respective counties It has been an exciting yet challenging journey at the helm of Kisii County Government since we were sworn into office as the pioneer leadership of the devolved county number 45.

Residents bestowed on me the immense responsibility of laying the foundation for the long-term growth of a county with great potential, a county that is on track to transform the lives of its residents as a 24-hour economy.

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