The inclusion of opposition members in the government has positioned Kenya on a positive development path, according to Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi. He emphasized that the country’s progress hinges on support for a broad-based government.
“For any country to attain meaningful development, unity, peace, and stability are critical, and that is what guided President William Ruto’s decision to form an inclusive government,” Wandayi stated. He expressed confidence that the Western and Luo Nyanza regions would collaborate under this unity government for mutual prosperity.
Wandayi made these remarks at Lunakwe grounds during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bumula Energy Centre and Transformer Maximisation projects in Bungoma County. The Sh 260 million center is set to be established in the region.
Among those present at the event were Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (Rerec) CEO Dr. Rose Mkalama, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, host MP Jack Wamboka, and his Likuyani counterpart Innocent Mugabe. Wandayi noted that Bungoma County would receive Sh 2.7 billion for energy projects in the current financial year, with part of the funds to be channeled through Kenya Power.
Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, a vocal critic of the Kenya Kwanza administration, expressed his support for the broad-based government. “In the spirit of broad-based government, every Kenyan must feel at home. I agree with the president on ensuring that every person is and feels part of the government,” he remarked.
Wamboka invited President Ruto to visit Bumula, noting the constituency’s lack of representation at high levels of government. “This is the only constituency that has never produced a Cabinet minister, a Principal Secretary, or even an ambassador, and these are some of the issues we want to discuss with him,” he said.
While advocating for cooperation, Wamboka also emphasized the need for lawmakers to hold the government accountable. “You will allow MPs to carry out their oversight mandate,” he added. He urged the CS to help the constituency maximize the use of existing transformers, highlighting that some have fewer than ten connections while many remain without power.
