H.E. Gov. J.E.O. Ongwae's Manifesto

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H.E. Hon. James E.O. Ongwae, CBS, EBS, OGW ODM Gubernatorial Candidate. KISII County - 2017

READY ~Mbele Pamoja~ Devolution is now entrenched as a system of governance in Kenya and the surest means to actualizing the aspirations of Kenyans who overwhelmingly voted for the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

As the first Governor, my primary task during the first term was to develop and institutionalize a governance structure from scratch and lay ground for sustainable socio-economic growth in Kisii County – a task we have successfully completed.

The journey toWards unleashing the immense potential of our County has now began, and we need to sustain the momentum and consolidate the gains realized in the first term to actualize our dream of developing a prosperous County for all.

I invite you to join me in this noble task of completing laying of the development agenda foundation over the next five years.

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H.E. Hon. Joash A. Maangi, MBS ODM Deputy Gubernatorial candidate Kisii County 2017

Clearly, devolved governance is the surest way to bring services and resources closer to the people. As pioneer leaders of the County Government in Kisii, we recognize our obligation to maintain the highest standards of service delivery and craft innovative ways to attract investment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 MAP OF KISII County 6 VISION 6 PLEDGE 6 ABOUT HON. JAMES E. O. ONGWAE 7 ABOUT HON. JOASH A. G. MAANGI 9 THE SCORE CARD 10 HEALTH 11 ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE 17 LAND MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT 19 AGRICULTURE 23 CULTURE, YOUTH, SPORTS AND SOCIAL SERVICES 29 WATER AND ENERGY 33 EDUCATION, LABOR AND MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT 37 TRADE, TOURISM AND INDUSTRY 39 ADMINISTRATION 43 MY RENEWED COMMITMENT 47 WHY ONGWAE TENA? 53

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Map of Kisii County

MY VISION FOR KISII County

I envisage a united and prosperous County, founded on the virtues of diligence, integrity, respect and honor where all citizens enjoy equal political, economic and socio-cultural rights.

MY PLEDGE

In line with ODM’s Manifesto 2017-2022, I pledge to serve the people of Kisii County with total dedication and exclusivity to actualize the development agenda set out in the first term. My development leadership will be based on the following nine-point agenda: 1.

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ECD & Vocational Training

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Youth & Women Empowerment

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Social Protection

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Urban Planning & Market

Water, Sanitation &

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ABOUT HON. JAMES ELVIS OMARIBA ONGWAE His Excellency, Hon. James Ongwae is the first Governor of Kisii County. He was the first Program Director of the Kenya Civil Service Reform Program, a World Bank funded project, from 1992 to 1999. The mandate of the program was to rationalize and re-organize the Kenya Government to improve efficiency in the public service delivery.

Hon. Ongwae did this job with distinction whereupon he was promoted to Permanent Secretary and Director of Personnel Management in the Office of the President in 1999. As PS, he was in charge of personnel matters relating to the entire Kenya Public Service. He was later posted to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) as Secretary and CEO where he was in charge of all teachers in Kenya, a job he did with distinction. During his tenure, there was no industrial action by teachers.

Hon. Ongwae retired from public service as PS in the Ministry of Agriculture. He is credited with restructuring the Ministry of Agriculture and abolishing the position of Director of Agriculture to establish four new directorates for the first time since independence leading to improved operational efficiency of the Ministry. Upon retirement in December 2005, Hon. Ongwae continued participating actively in shaping the national leadership, development and political agenda by actively participating in campaigning for the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Due to his immense experience in organizational management, he was contracted to work as advisor to the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga and successfully organized and structured the new Office of Prime Minister in Kenya. At the end of his contract, he was appointed as Chief Campaign Manager, to the Rt. Hon Raila’s Presidential Campaign Secretariat in 2012, before leaving to run for the Kisii County gubernatorial seat during the March 3, 2013 general elections, which he won.

At the Council of Governors (CoG), Hon. Ongwae was elected Chair of the Human Resources, Labor and Social Welfare Committee, a position he has held since 2013. He is also a member of the Health Committee at the CoG, and was the lead negotiator during talks to resolve the health workers labor dispute that disrupted health services provision between the months of December 2016 and March 2017.

He also co-chaired the Intergovernmental Steering Committee for Capacity Assessment and Rationalization Program (CARPS) in the civil service, with CS devolution which was responsible for ensuring that both national and County government functions were properly structured and staffed.

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Hon. Ongwae holds a Masters of Arts Degree in Public Policy and Administration from the Institute of Social Studies – Den Hague, Netherlands; a Bachelors of Arts (Hons) degree in Economics, Government and Sociology from the University of Nairobi and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Eastern and Southern Management Institute (ESAMI).

He also has a Post Graduate Diploma in Inter-Organizational Policy Making with particular reference to the land of Berlin in the former West Germany. He attended Itierio and Kisii High School.

He has wide expertise in Policy Formulation and Analysis; Human Resource Management and Development; Management and Administration; Public Sector Reform; Institutional Development and Capacity Building; Leadership and Capacity Development; Decentralization; Governance and Urban/Rural Development and Results Based Management.

During his public service tenure, he led and spearheaded various government initiatives, served in various government committees and managed various government policy projects.

He served in various government boards including: • Vice President of the African Association for Public Administration and Management (APAAM), an international professional association for African public administrators and managers, • Member of the Governing Board of Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) – Arusha, Tanzania.

• Member of the Commission for Higher Education • Member of the Kenya National Examinations Council • Member of Directorate of Industrial Training • Member of the Council of the University of Nairobi • Member of the Council of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).

• Member of the Council of Maseno University • Member of the Council of Egerton University • Associate member of the Kenya Institute of Management He was born in Mwamonari Location, Sensi Ward, Kitutu Chache North Sub County, Kisii County. He is married with four children. His wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Ongwae, worked with the University of Nairobi as Registrar in charge of Administration and Human Resources for many years. Currently she has been actively involved in supporting the vulnerable, improving maternal and child healthcare, elimination of FGM, empowerment of the girl child and management of obstetric fistula in the community.

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About Hon. Joash Arthur Gongera Maangi, MBS H.E. Hon. Joash Maangi, is the first Deputy Governor for Kisii County. He holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from William Mitchel College of Law in Minnesota, USA. He also holds a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and a Bachelors of Arts degree in Law (LLB) from the University of Nairobi. He attended Itare primary, Sawagongo and Maranda Boys High School.

He has extensive international experience in the fields of Law, Marketing and Business having worked both in Kenya and in the USA for over 21 years. He started his career in 1991 at Mugambi & Ali Advocates under the tutelage of lawyer Abida Ali-Aroni, now judge of the High Court of Kenya. He founded his law firm, Maangi & Company Advocates where he was the principal partner until 1997 when he relocated to the United States.

In the US, he worked as Staffing and Recruitment supervisor with Extendicare Corporation in Minnesota. At the William Mitchell College of Law, he worked as law clerk for the Honorable Judge (rtd) LaJune Thomas Lange of the Minnesota State Courts. He also worked as a staff attorney with the law firm of Marcus Jarvis & Associates.

Maangi also worked as International Coordinator with the International Leadership Institute (ILI) where he successfully negotiated and signed a historical agreement with the new Government of South Sudan and the ILI leading to the development of the judiciary and law sector.

Later, he worked with international law firm H.M. Ongeri & Associate at its Minneapolis office. He serves as a legal consultant for the African Business Consulting Group (ABC), an International business consultancy firm. Maangi worked with Lemna International as Vice President in charge of Business Development in Kenya.

Membership; • Pan African Business Alliance • International Leadership Institute • Co-Chair - The ILI global business Round Table for East Africa Maangi formerly chaired the Kenya Community in Minnesota and during his tenure in office; he hosted several high-ranking politicians who reached out to Kenyans in the Diaspora.

He also chaired the 2007 Pan African Investment Summit held in Minnesota where several African countries including Kenya got a first opportunity to market their business and investment opportunities in the American Mid West.

He was born in 1968, at Itare area, Bosoti/Sengera Ward in Bomachoge Chache Sub County.

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THE SCORE CARD

The system of devolved governance is a completely new concept in Kenya on which no one had any experience. A lot of effort was thus expended in formulating a system and structure that could work in Kisii County. This notwithstanding, major milestones have been realized in line with the Manifesto we launched in 2013 as highlighted hereafter.

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AVAILING QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO THE PEOPLE

a. Upgrading of Kisii Level 5 Hospital into Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital The County Government has upgraded Kisii Level 5 Hospital into a Teaching and Referral Hospital. Kisii County residents are now able to access specialized treatment at lower costs since referrals to other facilities reduce. Being a research Centre, KTRH will attract more funding and specialists ultimately improving healthcare service provision. b. Human Resources The County has recruited and deployed health workers among them specialists, medical officers, clinical officers, nurses, radiologists, pharmaceutical technicians, medical lab technologists among others.

Doctors have been posted to Sub County hospitals and so far, each of these hospitals has at least three doctors where previously there was one or none at all.

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The table below highlights medical staffing levels by 2013 when we came in and as of December, 2016.

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Cadre Doctors Nurses Clinical Officers Ambulance Paramedics/Operators Medical Laboratory Technicians Pharmaceutical Technicians Health Records and Information Officers Medical Engineers Nutritionists Occupational Therapists Orthopedic Technologists Physiotherapists Radiographers Social Workers

2013 79 696 115 None 46 12 13 6 15 5 4 9 5 1

2016 161 900 235 28 92 36 30 20 25 18 9 14 10 13

c. Equipment In collaboration with the National Government through the Managed Equipment Services Program, we have equipped the County referral hospital and Sub County hospital by installing modern equipment including digital x-rays, kidney dialysis machines, theatres and Intensive Care Units.

Some of the equipment purchased and installed include: i. Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital

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Equipment/Facility Intensive Care Unit (ICU) High Dependency Unit (HDU) Renal Equipment 16 Slice Computerized Topography (CT-Scan Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Image Intensifier Orthopantomogram (OPG) Machine Digital X-Ray

2013 None None None None None None None None

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The newly installed CT Scan machine

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine at KTRH

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Governor Ongwae inspects a medical equipment installed at Gucha Sub-County Hospital

Doctors attend to a patient at the ICU unit installed at KTRH.

Kisii Governor James Ongwae (left), Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Letter from the treasury Rotich (center) receive documents from H.E. Yousif Bin Ibrahim, President indicating approval for of the Board of Directors of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in the project to commence.

Africa (BADEA) and Director General H.E. Abdelaziz Khelef (right) during the signing of a Sh 2 billion loan agreement for the establishment of a cancer center in Kisii.

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ii. Sub-County hospitals The County has equipped the following Sub-County hospitals with the following equipment depending on the needs that were identified for each hospital.

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Hematology Analyzer Standard Delivery Beds

Marani, Nyamache, Ogembo, Keumbu, Kenyenya, Gesusu, Iranda Marani, Nyamache, Keumbu

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Baby Incubators Autoclave Machines BTL and Cesarean Sets Suction Machines Oxygen Cylinders Ultrasound Machines Biochemistry Analyzers

Marani, Nyamache, Nduru, Keumbu, Kenyenya, Gesusu, Iranda Marani, Nyamache Marani Ogembo, Nduru Keumbu, Nduru Nduru Marani, Kenyenya, Gesusu, Iranda

For the first time since independence, Gucha, Keumbu, Nyamache and Gesusu Sub County hospitals have theatre facilities installed by the County and can offer comprehensive obstetric care. Plans are also underway to establish others at Marani, Kenyenya, Iranda, Nduru and Iyabe Sub County hospitals d. Health Infrastructure Development The health sector has undergone a major infrastructure upgrade of our health facilities. The projects include a digitalized pharmaceutical depot that will aid in tracking medical supply to health facilities to stem drug theft and identify drug stock outs in different facilities within the County.

The newly constructed and equipped theatre at Nyamache A doctor operates a machine at the Level 4 Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) installed by the County Government at KTRH.

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Some of the projects that have been undertaken are listed in the table below: No. 1.

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Project Renovation and equipping of the kitchen

Impact It now uses gas (clean energy) while previously it used firewood.

Installation of a cold room allows for storage of perishable foodstuff reducing delays in preparing food for patients.

Renovation of the laundry block Two more laundry machines have been installed. This has improved efficiency in handling hospital laundry Carpeting of the car park The hospital didn’t have a car park before the County build a new car park to hold up to 50 cars.

Construction of Hostel The hostel accommodates visiting specialists and interns, and exchange program beneficiaries visiting the hospital.

Construction of oxygen production Oxygen is vital for resuscitating patients. Installation of this machine unit and piping to Wards has ensured steady supply of oxygen in the Wards.

New male Ward A maximum of 250 more beds are going to be added expanding the hospital bed capacity to 700. This will ease congestion Ultra-modern mortuary/ anatomy lab At the end of the construction, body capacity of 100 shall have been achieved. Anatomy lab shall operationalize the medical school.

Construction and digitalization of new A fully computerized pharmaceutical depot pharmaceutical store

A section of the 100 body The 50 unit hostel block built by the The oxygen plant installed by capacity mortuary being County for intern doctors at KTRH. the County at KTRH. Surplus built by the County at KTRH. gas is sold to private hospitals It will house anatomy labs, a and outlying health facilities. chapel and modern cooling facilities.

In the Sub Counties, Levels II and III hospitals have undergone infrastructural upgrade through renovation of basic facilities and installation of core medical equipment. We have also identified and gazetted 31 out of 81 facilities built through the County Government, CDF and other agencies in the Sub Counties ready for operationalization.

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The list below shows the dispensaries identified: 1. Ekerongo 2. Ekiendege 3. Ekiendege 4. Friends Kiamokama 5. Gekonge Igorera 6. Kenyani 7. Kerongorori 8. Kiabugesi 9. Kiabusura 10. Kiabusura 11. Kiamwasi 12. Kiango

13. Kineni 14. Maji mazuri 15. Masora 16. Matieko 17. Mwamogesa 18. Nyaboiore 19. Nyabonge 20. Nyagancha 21. Nyagenke 22. Nyakeiboreire 23. Nyakeyo 24. Nyamatwoni

25. Nyamatwoni 26. Nyambunwa 27. Nyamware 28. Nyangusu 29. Nyangweta 30. Nyansagatia 31. Nyansagatia 32. Otamba 33. Riobara 34. Riomara 35. Rionsata 36. Sugubo

e. Ambulatory Services The County Government pioneered in the establishment of an Emergency Ambulatory Service complete with trained Emergency Medical Technicians. Each of the nine Sub County hospitals has one state of the art ambulance. Since it was launched, a total of 9,484 critical cases among them expectant mothers have been transferred for specialized care. The emergency response telephone number-0727600010 is open 24-hours a day. f. Preventive and Primary Health Care Services My government signed an agreement worth over 1.4 million Canadian Dollars 109 million with the Agha Khan Development Network to be invested over the next four years to improve access to quality healthcare services in Kisii County through creating demand for Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services, strengthening health information systems, operationalization of the community health units, increasing community based health surveillance and capacity building. g. Tele-medicine Kisii County Government is investing in tel-medicine facilities in collaboration with John Hopkins University Hospital-USA and Apollo Group of Hospitals-India to connect KTRH and the sub County hospitals.

A section of the 10 ambulances bought by the County for the Emergency Ambulatory Service.

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ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE a. Improving Access Through Quality Roads The table below presents a summary of the number of kilometre of roads constructed since Independence and what the Governor has done in his first term in office, which is more than double what had been achieved since Independence.

Item Graveled Roads Opened and Graded Roads Total

Before 2013 293 669 1,085.8

After 2013 815 690 1,511.2

Total 1,108 1,359 2,597

Although it is the responsibility of the National Government to develop all classified roads, the County has had to rehabilitate sections of critical roads within Kisii Town and its environs like the Gusii Stadium - Itierio Primary school road measuring 6.2km.

A section of the Erera-Kenonka road in Kisii Central Ward before and after construction. Land prices in the area soared after it was completed.

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b. Mechanical Engineering Directorate The County purchased road construction equipment including tippers, graders, excavators, drum rollers, shovels and low wheel loaders.

The equipment is available on hire to contractors. The County has also pioneered in the laborbased approach where youth are contracted to undertake works using the road construction equipment. This has allowed for construction of more roads within a short time thus reducing costs. The County has drafted a road maintenance policy to facilitate routine maintenance of roads throughout the year.

The table below shows the number of road construction equipment before we came in and the current status.

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Item Grader Excavators Rollers Shovel Tippers Total

Governor James Ongwae flags off road construction equipment purchased by the County

Before 2013 2 1 1 None 2 6

Current Status 2016 4 3 3 1 5 16

One of the drum rollers bought by the County Government to improve efficiency in road construction.

One of the graders bought by the County. The County has enacted a roads maintenance policy and formed a unit to undertake preventive maintenance.

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LAND MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT a. Integrated Street Lighting When we came in, Kisii Town was in total darkness at night and the few street lights erected were in complete disrepair.

• In Kisii Town, under a Public, Private Partnership arrangement with Rural Development Solutions, we have installed over 360 solar powered streetlights and eight (8) high mast lights spurring the growth of a 24 hour economy.

• High mast lights have also been installed in all the nine sub County headquarters.

• Through a market improvement program targeting 90 centres, the County has already installed a total of 430 solar streetlights in 52 trading centres spread across all 45 Wards and a total of 34 high mast lights.

• Foundations for 100 more solar lights have been done ready for installation.

A trader prepares snacks for sale at the Kisii main market under a high mast light installed by the County

Some of the solar powered lights installed in Kisii Town

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b. Waste Management Solid waste was an eyesore in Kisii Town as, there was only one waste management site in Kisii Township. But the County has since purchased one waste management site at Etora in Bomachoge Chache Sub-County and is in the process of purchasing other sites to decongest the existing ones.

The County also purchased two compactors to improve efficiency in waste management.

We plan to purchase two more tipper trucks and compactors to serve other urban centres such as Ogembo and Nyamache. We also contracted 19 youth groups comprised of between 20 and 40 youth to conduct regular cleanups in major urban centres. c. Urban Roads and Bus Parks To improve access and decongest urban centres, the County has built urban roads in Keroka, Ogembo, Kisii Town and Suneka. Additionally, the County has built pedestrian walkways and back street roads in Kisii Town using cabro. d. Improvement of Keumbu Market Keumbu is a growing town due to its strategic position of Kisii-Nairobi road; the farmers enjoy the ready market of their fresh farm products like bananas, vegetables, avocado and cane.

To promote these farmers, the County has invested a lot in the market to make it safe and conducive for the traders. A robust street lighting system has been installed to extend the trading hours for the farmers and traders alike. A modern bus park is in construction to help disembark passengers from the trading area.

Solid waste was an eyesore in Kisii Town. The County contracted youth groups to conduct regular clean-ups tremendously improving waste management in Kisii Town and other urban centres.

A back street road paved with cabro behind KCB Bank in Kisii Town

Part of the Keumbu Bus Park built by the County Government to decongest the busy market.

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Due to heavy rains received in the County, a number of these roads need to be constantly murramed.

Kisii Town 1. Ram Hospital-Tuskeys, 2. KCB–AM Taylor, 4. Kanyoni-Masaba hardware, 5. Dados-Nyachae flats, 6. Academy Rd, 7. Makutano–Getare Junction Rd, 8. Mashauri-County Executive frontage 9. Police Line–Cooperative Bank walkway.

Ogembo Town 1. Petrol Station - Nyabiuto road, 2. Ogembo PAG - Bw’ondege Road, 3. Jan’s Hotel Road, 4. Kemboa - Aspen Road, 5. Grinsphere Shoppers road, 6. Kenya Women – Police Road, 7. Ogembo Open Air Market, 8. Public Works - Posta Road, 9. Fortcrest – Gucha Tech – Elsa Road, 10. Okindo – Getare Road.

Keroka Town 1.. Gucha Hospital –Etundubari (Tea buying Centre)-Main tarmac road, 2. Gucha Hospital- Riondabu road, 3. Kenol Petro Station – Otange along the main road and Etundubari market.

d. Sanitation Blocks The County has constructed 20 washrooms across the urban centres in the County for traders and members of the public. This has improved sanitation in urban centres and eased the functioning of the business community in Kisii. The youth and women groups manage the ablution blocks as income-generating activities. e. Lands and Physical Planning To ensure that our towns are properly planned, we have completed the Integrated Urban Development Plans for Kisii, Ogembo and Nyamache towns. The process of preparing Plans for Masimba, Marani, Mosocho and Nyamarambe is ongoing. The plans will ensure that our towns are clean.

F. Integrated Urban Development Plan For Kisii As part of the rehabilitation of the Ahero-Kisii-Isebania road funded by the African Development Bank (ADB), we successfully negotiated to ensure that the rehabilitation of this road that traverses our County also supports us in terms of infrastructure. A number of feeder roads within our County among them Oyugis-Gamba; Suneka-Riana-Rodi; Nyamataro-Daraja Moja; St. Stephen-Christa Marianne and Nyachenge-Ikoba-Ogembo are set for an upgrade as part of main project. Also, as part of this program, Daraja Mbili market will be redone and a new bus stop constructed significantly improving the working conditions of users.

A washroom at Gesonso Market in Bogiakumu Ward

A section of the solar powered street lights installed by the County along the Hospital Road in Kisii Town.

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CHAMPIONING INNOVATIVE AGRICULTURE FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT a. Livestock Development The County launched a dairy commercialization program aimed at increasing earnings from the sub sector.

i. Launch of the Subsidized Artificial Insemination (AI) Service.

To improve the dairy herd, control animal diseases and increase productivity, the County launched a subsidized AI service where farmers will access certified animal seed for as low as KShs.500 down from KShs.3, 000 charged by private providers. Served animals will be tagged and their progeny registered in the Kenya Stud Book to allow farmers fetch better prices for their livestock. To boost this service and lower the price, the National Government has set aside KShs.60million to establish a liquid nitrogen plant in Kisii.

Governor James Ongwae (left) flags off AI technicians at the Agricultural Training Centre, Kisii. AI technicians stationed in each of the 45 Wards will provide the service to farmers and they will be on call 24 hours a day. The technicians are equipped with AI kits and motorbikes to facilitate service delivery

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ii. Dairy Goats The County distributed 179 dairy goats to farmer groups in all 45 Wards. Dairy goats are ideal for farmers with small land sizes.

iii. Improving Extension Services The County procured and distributed 20 motorcycles to improve mobility of the agricultural extension officers at the grassroots.

iv. Disease Control in Livestock The County successfully conducted vaccination campaigns against foot and mouth disease (14,896 animals), lumpy skin disease (7,509 cattle) and rabies 214 dogs).

v. Poultry Farming To promote poultry farming, the County purchased distributed 11,018 local poultry as breeding stock to over 6,000 farmers. A total of 20,000 doses of poultry vaccine was also issued to farmers.

One of the pedigree dairy cows bought by the County Government for demonstration purposes at the Kisii ATC.

Some of the dairy goats distributed to farmer groups by the County

The County has supported rabbit farming as a commercial venture

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b. Crop Production

i. Greenhouse Demonstration Kits To encourage adoption of modern farming technology, the County set up a greenhouse demonstration kit at the Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) where farmers are trained on how to use this technology for better yields. The County has also distributed greenhouse demonstration kits for installation in each of the 45 Wards. So far, 37 kits have been installed.

ii. Provision of Quality Farm Inputs To increase food production and boost incomes to farmers, the County introduced a subsidized inputs program where 10,000 farmers received certified maize seed, planting and topdressing fertilizer.

iii. Tissue Culture Banana farming To encourage the cultivation of tissue culture banana that is early maturing and disease resistant, the County procured and distributed 5,500 Tissue Culture suckers to farmers in all 45 Wards to promote food security and income generation.

iv. Soil Testing and Sampling Kits Due to declining soil fertility that experts attribute to continuous application of fertilizers rich in Nitrogen, soil testing is recommended to get the right advice on fertilizer to apply and the type of crops to cultivate. The County procured and distributed soil testing and sampling kits in all 45 Wards.

v. Revival of the Coffee Sector The County has 22 coffee factories that need to be modernized in order to enhance effectiveness and effectiveness. A task-force formed by the Governor made recommendations on areas of value addition and branding, financial management and controls, governance challenges, management of assets and liabilities, production and processing. Implementation is on-going.

Tomatoes grown at the ATC green house demonstration center. A farmer can reap as much as KShs.300,000 from one greenhouse annually.

A greenhouse demonstration center established by the County at the Agricultural Training Centre Kisii. Farmers are exposed to this new technology and encouraged to adopt it for higher yields.

Mature tissue culture bananas at a farm where free seedlings of the early maturing and disease resistant variety were distributed by the County.

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c. Agroprocessing

i. Construction of Sombogo Tea Factory The County disbursed KShs.30million to the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) as support to farmers in Kitutu Chache North Sub County for the proposed construction of a tea factory at Sombogo. Already, KTDA has advertised this project.

ii. Construction of an Avocado Factory The County licensed an investor to establish an avocado-processing factory in Kisii. The first batch of 30,000 metric tonnes of avocado oil was exported to Mexico. However, due to environmental concerns due to its location in the middle of town, production stopped. The County is building a multipurpose value addition site at the Agricultural Training Centre and construction work is 70 per cent complete.

iii. Construction of a Sugar Factory The County signed an agreement with an investor for the construction of a sugar complex in South Mogirango Sub County. Necessary approvals have been given for the project It will have capacity to crush 5,000 tonnes of cane per day and produce 172,500 metric tonnes of sugar, 10 megawatts of power and create more than 10,000 direct and indirect jobs. Additionally, it will produce 7.5 million liters of ethanol. It will be the second largest sugar factory in Kenya after Mumias Sugar Company.

Some of the MoUs signed by the Kisii Governor (left) exchanges documents with Kanoria Group’s Chief Finance Officer Vinod Vora after County with investors signing of an MoU on the Sugar Factory

The County has paid KShs.30million to KTDA as support for the establishment of Sombogo Tea Factory.

Letter from the senate indicating debate on the sugar factory

Governor James Ongwae joins workers at the avocado processing factory. A new factory premise is being built at ATC to replace the one that was closed.

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d. Fisheries Production The County Government constructed 131 fishponds and distributed free fingerling to farmers in all 45 Wards.

Name of Project Fishpond Construction

Location 32 ponds in each Ward

Status 100%

Modernization of fish market Supply of inputs (fingerling and feeds) County Fish Multiplication and Demonstration Centre

Overall Objective Income generation and food security Improve working conditions of traders Income generation and food security Increase fish farming through provision of certified farm inputs

Kisii Municipal Market

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Bomachoge Chache (Boochi Tendere), Bonchari, Bomorenda.

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Aqua Shops

Support fish farming

Kitutu Chache North (Sensi Ward), Bonchari (Bogiakumu Ward), Bobasi (Bassi Central Ward), Bomachoge Borabu (Bombaba Ward) and South Mugirango (Bogetenga Ward)

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All ponds across the County Done annually

e. Cooperatives Development Before 2013, the cooperatives sector was plagued with governance issues and low earnings resulting in low production, reduced earnings and low morale among farmers. Interventions by the County have seen an increase in the number of coops from 143 in 2013 to 245 currently. f. Agricultural Training Centre The center was handed over to the County in March 2014 through legal notice number 33. The County has set aside funds to construct additional hostels to facilitate training of farmers and staff.

A section of the ICT laboratory established by the County at the Agricultural Training Centre, Kisii. The lab is used for technology transfer and support agricultural extension services.

Farmers at Kiogoro in Nyaribari Chache harvest fish from one of the fish ponds constructed by the County.

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CULTURE, YOUTH, SPORTS AND SOCIAL SERVICES a. Supporting Persons with Disability We have mainstreamed the rights of Persons with Disability (PWD) in the County’s development agenda. A president heads their umbrella organization, the Kisii County Persons with Disability Welfare Association.

The County also purchased a card printer, the only one in the Western Kenya region, to facilitate registration and identification of Persons with Disability so they can access preferential services including waiver of taxes and duty.

The card printer purchased by the County Government for profiling and registration of Persons with Disability.

Governor Ongwae (in red tie) engages an elder in a game of ajua while inspecting development projects in the Sub Counties.

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b. Support for Abagusii Elders Recognizing the critical role elders play in promoting and preserving Omogusii culture, peace building and cohesion, the County has supported their activities. The elders helped bring peace when clashes occurred at Lologorien and Nyangusu. The Abagusii Culture and Development Council (ACDC) has been given a fully furnished office with staff from the County. c. Improvement of Sports Facilities The County has invested substantial resources to improve sports facilities starting with the Gusii Stadium. Phase One of the Gusii Stadium rehabilitation project involved construction of a perimeter fence, expansion of the running track, construction of washrooms, changing rooms, a pavilion and an inner perimeter fence.

Additionally, the County embarked on improvement of community playgrounds in each of the 45 Wards. Works included leveling of grounds, fencing and erecting of goalposts. d. Governor’s Cup The main agenda of the tournament is to identify and nurture talent across the County as well as keep youth away from anti-social activities.

Council of Elders offices that were renovated by the Kisii County Government

Leaders from Kisii and Narok Counties join hands in a past peace forum.

The Kisii County team at the KICOSCA games, at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru County

One of the pavilions under construction at the Gusii Stadium, Kisii Town.

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e. Inter County Sports and Cultural Organization In order to promote national cohesion and nature local talents, the County participated in Kenya Inter County Sports and Culture Association held in Nakuru where all the Counties participated and won two (2) Gold medals. The County also participated in East Africa Local Authority Sports and Culture Association held in Kampala and won one (1) Bronze. f. Community Libraries To boost literacy and promote a reading culture, the County embarked on construction of community libraries in all nine Sub County headquarters. Already, community libraries at Kenyenya and Ogembo towns are ready for equipping. g. Social Centres/Town halls Construction of social halls at centres at Tabaka, Mosocho, Kenyenya and Suneka Towns.

These cultural centres will be used in holding official and public meetings.

Governor James Ongwae (right) and his Deputy Joash Maangi (in brown jacket) join dancers during the Annual Cultural and Sports Festival at Misesi in Bomachoge Chache.

The Kisii Culture Centre in Kisii Town. The hall is used for various socio-cultural activities.

A fence erected by the County around Nyamarambe stadium in South Mogirango Sub County

The Ogembo community library in Bomachoge Chache Sub County. built by the County.

Governor Ongwae and NASA leader Raila Odinga join Makubamba dancers during a past youth forum.

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WATER AND ENERGY Availing Safe Water Closer to the People To ensure the residents have improved sources of water, the County has invested heavily in the sector through; protection of springs, drilling of boreholes and construction of water springs while rehabilitating the existing ones.

Initially, the County on spring protection where a total of 675 water springs across the 45 Wards were done. Focus shifted to water reticulation in the areas of revival and rehabilitation of stalled water schemes, drilling of boreholes and construction of new water schemes. So far, 30 boreholes have been drilled out of which 20 have been fitted with hand pumps.

A total of 135 water tanks were distributed to public institutions across the County to promote rainwater harvesting. Seven water schemes have been rehabilitated while the construction of 49 schemes is at different levels of completion. a. Rain Water Harvesting 
 To promote rainwater harvesting and utilization as a means of addressing water shortages, the County distributed water tanks to at least two public institutions in each of the 45 Wards. b. Spring Protection To improve the quality and quantity of water available to residents, secure water sources for future expansion and reticulation, the County launched a spring protection program targeting 675 water springs in all 45 Wards. So far, 540 springs have been protected, benefiting an estimated 24,300 households in the County.

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c. Drilling of Boreholes To increase access to safe, clean water to residents and support agriculture, the County in collaboration with Scope International launched a program to drill boreholes in each of the 45 Wards. The boreholes are located in public institutions and fitted with hand pumps.

The plan is to develop the boreholes into water reticulation schemes to serve residents near the public institutions. So far, 25 boreholes have been drilled (Boochi Tendere, Ibeno, Boo- chi Borabu, Bogeka, Nyamasibi, Machoge Bassi, Keumbe, Tabaka, Moticho, Boitenga, Bogetaorio, Kiamokama, Gesusu, Nyamasibi, Boguserio, Nyakoe, Kitutu Chache, Nyatieko, Bobasi Central). d. Construction and Rehabilitation of Water Schemes To increase access to potable water and reduce the distance covered to access water from an average of three Kilometres to one kilometer, the County embarked on rehabilitation and construction of new water schemes.

So far, seven water schemes have been rehabilitated (Getenga, Suguta, Amasago, Igoma, Rioma, Riosiri, Mosora). Construction of 18 new water schemes is underway.

Rehabilitated water schemes No. Project name 1 Getenga Gravity 2 Suguta Gravity Scheme 3 Amasago B/hole 4 Igoma Borehole

Location/Ward Kitutu Central Bassi Central Keumbu Masige East

No. 5 6 7

Project name Riosiri extension Rioma (I) Mosora Gravity

Project/Ward Bogetenga Sensi Masige West

e. Energy To operationalize water reticulation schemes and expand electricity connectivity, the County has partnered with National Government agencies to provide power supply. The County has connected 834 facilities with power in the last three years. Among the facilities connected are 505 primary schools, 27 health facilities and 45 households.

Since the County Government came to power, it has made efforts to ensure residents have improved sources of water that include protection of springs, drilling of boreholes and construction of water springs, while rehabilitating the existing ones.

Governor James Ongwae flags off one of the 90 water harvesting Pupils from Amasago primary school enjoy drinking water from kits purchased by the County to promote rainwater harvesting. bore-hole drilled by the County. The County is drilling a bore-hole in every Ward.

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e. Environment In conserving the environment, we have assisted 45 youth groups to start tree nurseries one per Ward and have planted over, 10,000 trees in schools, along the roads in Kisii town, Nyangweta forest and other depleted areas.

Tree seedlings ready for distribution during a tree planting exercise in Bassi Central Ward, Bobasi Sub County.

A school boy enjoys a refreshing splash of fresh water from one ofOne of the transformers installed by the County to operationalize the boreholes installed by the County. a water project at Omogumo in South Mugirango

Members of the Public quench their thurst at the Keumbu Water point that is part of a wider water project commissioned by Governor Ongwae at Amasago

Drilling of a bore-hole in Kitutu Chache South Sub County

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Under construction boreholes and Gravity water schemes No.

Project Location

Ward

No.

Project Location

Ward

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Amasago B/hole

Keumbu

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Riongata Borehole

2

Rianyansera Gravity

25

Nyamondo Borehole

3

Nyamache Health Centre Borehole Omwari Borehole Sameta Borehole Nyaguku Borehole Nyamagwa Water Supply Nyamesocho Water Supply Kionduso Borehole Nyasoko / Sikonge Gravity Birongo Water Supply

Boochi Tendere & Sengera Bosoti Bassi Central

Kiamokama / Gesusu Bogusero

26

Gesusu/Geteri

Gesusu

Riana Sameta/Mokwerero Boitang’are Bogetaorio Borabu Bogetaorio Sensi Birongo

27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

Getenga Moticho/Chitago Kegogi / Sensi Boikanga Kisii Central Ichuni/Nyamasibi Bobaracho Bomariba

Boitang’are Bogiakumu Sensi Marani

35 36 37 38

16 17

Kegochi Borehole Oobore gravity Rioma Extension Suguta Gesieka Water project Getenga Phase II Nyabiosi Borehole

Orienyo Water Project Nyasasa Gravity Nyakoora Water supply Orencho Borehole Nyaura Water project Itangi Water supply Kionganyo Borehole Igonga/Nyamagundo Water project Kiobegi Water supply Igego Phase II water project Nyaore Water Supply Riokindo Water supply

Kitutu Central Nyacheki

39 40

Nyabinyinyi Water project Eboya / Buyonge Water project

Sensi / Marani Machoge Bassi

18 19 20

Nyakerato Water supply Nyanguru Borehole Mokenene water supply

Bosoti / Sengera Kiogoro Magenche

41 42 43

Ibeno Bomorenda Masimba

21 22 23

Ramoya Borehole Nyatieko Water supply Enchoro water supply

Tabaka Nyatieko / Nyakoe Nyacheki

44 45 46

Kabobo Water Supply Kiabusura Borehole Getunwa / Ramasha Water Supply Kiango Water Supply Nyabinyinyi/Monyerero gravity Rianyachuba Extension

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Masige East Bassi Chache Bogeka/Nyakoe Bokimonge

Bombaba Monyerero Boitang’are

The County is rehabilitating Kiango Water supply among other water schemes to improve access to the commodity at the grassroots.

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EDUCATION, LABOUR AND MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT

a. Education Promotion In 2014, we held the first Kisii County Education Stakeholders Conference with the aim of improving academic standards in the County. A task-force was formed to oversee the implementation of recommendations.

To boost transition rates, the County launched a Bursary Fund to support needy students. In the first financial year 2013/2013, we disbursed KShs.45 million in bursaries with each of the 45 Wards getting an allocation of KShs.1 million. In the second financial year 2014/2015, we tripled the allocation to KShs.135 million with each Ward receiving KShs.3million. In the financial 2015/2016, In total, KShs.430 million has been disbursed which is the highest allocation among the 47 counties b. Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) The County government has: • Constructed 180 ECD classrooms throughout the County • Initiated construction works on a further 263 classrooms that are ongoing • Recruited and posted 965 ECDE teachers to public schools in all 45 Wards • Procured and distributed play equipment, including swings, slides and seesaws.

These interventions have resulted in a tremendous increase in enrollment in ECDE centres within public primary schools, which stands at 79,182, compared to 64,440 previously.

The quality of learning has also improved, given that the current teacher-student ratio has advanced from 1:46 to 1:38.

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c. Honing Vocational Skills My government has invested in the construction of modern classrooms, workshops and distributed tools and equipment to 31 Vocational Training Centres including cookers, motor vehicle engines, sewing machines and hairdressing equipment and further employed 270 instructors on Permanent and Pensionable terms Table showing number of VTCs and workshops before and after devolution During the first term VTCs Workshops

Before Devolution 39 39

After Devolution 19 54

Total 58 93

Masakwe youth polytechnic’ workshop before and after construction by the County

Governor Ongwae (in red tie) joins education officials and beneficiaries during the launch of the County Bursary Fund

Governor Ongwae speaks during the first Kisii County Education Stakeholders Conference at Kisii University.

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The County government has implemented various projects aimed at providing necessary market infrastructure, attract investment, enhance existing entrepreneurial ability as well as reinforce the position of Kisii County as a commercial hub in the region. a. Market Development The table below summarizes the market development activities undertaken the past four years.

NO 1.

PROJECT Construction and rehabilitation toilets

2.

Market Sheds

3.

4.

Fencing Purchase of land

MARKET Kenyerere, Rionyiego, Irongo, Daraja Mbili, Keumbu, Sengera, Omoringamu, Eronge, Nyakeyo, Gesieka, Nyatunwa, Magenche, Igembe, Ramasha, Kiamokama,Raganga, Ogembo, Kiogoro, Mogonga, Matongo, Ekerubo, Gesusu, Riatwenye, Omoses, Nyamasibi, Gesonso, Misisita and Bomariba Omosaria, Nyacheki, Matierio, Nyamache, Riosiri, Suneka, Tabaka, Etago, Motonya and Matunwa Nyanturago, Kegati, Eroga and Mogonga Bara-nne

b. Daraja Mbili Market Improvement Daraja Mbili Market is the second largest open air market in the Nyanza region after Kibuye in Kisumu. In collaboration with the National Government, we have embarked on upgrading the market. Phase I of the project involves completion of the stalled market building at a cost of KShs.204million. The construction work includes three additional floors to house a wholesale

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market, cold rooms, a police post, cyber cafes, ATMs, offices and kiosks. The market will have loading bays and once complete in June next year, traders who currently sell their wares along the road will be relocated to the new facility. c. The Kisii Entrepreneurship Summit (KES 2016) In February 2016, we successfully held the first ever Kisii Entrepreneurship Summit (KES 2016).

The three-day high impact Summit brought together local, regional and international investors to a platform where we showcased trade and investment opportunities in Kisii County.

Following the Summit, we have managed to sign contractual agreements with three main investors: - the establishment of a KShs. 5 billion sugar complex in South Mogirango, construction of a modern city in Kisii County at KShs.12 billion, forged a partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for training innovators in Kisii County. I have tasked the Departments of Trade and Administration to fast track the actualization of this partnership. d. The Kisii County Trade Credit Scheme My Government developed and enacted the Kisii Trade Credit Scheme Act, 2015, which provides a legal framework for the County to provide credit for entrepreneurs through the trade credit scheme at low interest rates. Through this scheme, we linked the Sacco with money lender Platinum Credit and Honda East Africa, enabling 200 youth to acquire motorcycles in the first phase of the project.

Governor Ongwae and Industrialization CS Adan Mohammed present an Ward to the winner of the Innovation Pitching competition during the first Kisii Entrepreneurship Summit (KES 2016

A market shed constructed by the County at Etago market in South Mogirang

A footbridge put up in Daraja Mbili. Parking has been relocated to create more space . Solar lighting has also been put within the market including toilets.

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e. Soapstone My government has developed the Soapstone Mining Policy spelling out measures to ensure owners of soapstone benefit and prevent exploitation from middlemen. Already, an investor has set up a private processing factory in South Mogirango. The factory will produce fine soapstone powder to be used as an additive in the manufacture of Kaolin. f. Bodaboda Sheds To support this thriving industry, my government has built 200 bodaboda sheds (four per Ward) to improve the working conditions of the bodaboda operators. g. Creating an Enabling Environment Since the inception of the County Government, the financial sector in Kisii has experienced tremendous growth with the number of commercial banks rising from 13 in 2013 to 22 currently.

Insurance firms present in Kisii have grown from nine in 2013 to 17 currently. Indeed, statistics from the Central Bank in Kisumu indicate that Kisii controls 60 percent of the money market in Nyanza. To support this growth, CBK plans to establish a money-clearing house in Kisii.

Governor James Ongwae and NASA leader Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga are shown details of the New City to be build in Kisii Town by investors during the Kisii Entrepreneurship Summit (KES 2016).

A soapstone marketer displays figurines during a past exhibition.

Renowned stone carver Elkana Ong’esa (right) explains to guests the symbolism of a stone sculpture.

Kisii First Lady Mrs. Elizabeth Ongwae (right) crowns Miss Tourism Kisii County winner during the finals at Kisii Culture centre.

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My government has facilitated the institutionalization of the governance structure in the County with a focus on decentralized units. To strengthen the decentralized units, we recruited and deployed Sub County and Ward Administrators who are responsible for coordination, management and supervision of the general administrative functions in the devolved units. a. Office Space When the County Government came to office, there was insufficient office space for staff.

My government therefore embarked on the construction and renovation of offices at the headquarters, sub-County and Ward levels. The additional and refurbished space has now provided officers with conducive working environment and brought services closer to the people.

We also established Enforcement Unit, which is responsible for compliance with County laws and supporting revenue collection. b. The Kisii County Flag, Emblems and Names Act, 2014 My government designed and developed the County symbols through a consultative process before approval by the County Assembly. The County Flag, Coat of Arms, Logo and Seal are instruments that signify identity and the exercise of authority.

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c. Emergency and Disaster Management To ensure preparedness to respond to emergencies, my government established an Emergency and Disaster Management Unit. The National Police Service’s National Disaster Management Unit (NDMU) has trained officers in the unit and the US State of Minnesota’s Fire Marshals on fire fighting, disaster handling, prevention and response coordination.

The team donated 18 complete sets of fire-fighting gear including booths, two dozen of smoke detectors, rescue ropes, trousers, coats, caps and gloves. The set is able to resist a fire of 6000C for up to 20 minutes.

In addition, the County also acquired an additional 5000-litre fire engine, fire-fighting gear and renovated six water hydrants points located at KTRH, Ram hospital, Nyanchwa, Getembe, Daraja Mbili and Kisii Central police CID. The County also established a 24/7 call hunting communication lines for receiving emergency calls from emergency and disaster incident scenes. The Emergency no: is 0727-600-010. d. Enforcement and Compliance Going forWard, we will work toWards improving the current linkages and coordination between various actors and institutions by strengthening participation and contribution of non-state actors in governance at all levels; networking and collaboration with stakeholders and involving them in the planning process. e. County Public Service Board (CPSB) My government established the County Public Service Board is in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Article 235(1) and Section 57 of the County Government Act, 2012 with the sole purpose of building a strong County Public Service aimed at attracting, retaining and developing human resource capacity and institutional capability.

A section of the pre-fabricated office block built by the County Government to accommodate staff.

Members of the public take part in a public participation forum at the Kisii Culture Centre. Citizen engagement is at the core of devolved governance.

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f. Performance Management My government introduced Performance Management as a strategy to entrench delivery of quality and timely services to residents, improve productivity and institutionalize an accountability framework as outlined in Section 47 of the County Governments Act, 2012.

Through this strategy, all CECs, Chief Officers and staff are on performance contracts. Through this system, members of the public have a means of assessing the performance of senior officers against the resources that have been allocated to them, and an objective means of reWarding and taking appropriate sanctions as per the terms of the contract. g. Code of Conduct and Ethics for the County Public Service My government developed a code of conduct and ethics in collaboration with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) which outlines principles and values guiding service delivery in the County Public Service. Copies of the code of conduct are available in all County departments while departmental advisory committees have adopted to guide on disciplinary issues.

One of the County’s large capacity fire engines used in responding to emergencies

Boochi Tendere Ward office built by the County government

Governor Ongwae is shown some of the fire fighting gear donated by Minnesota Fire Department by Commander Kenneth Prillaman.

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MBELE PAMOJA

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MY RENEWED COMMITMENT

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Water, Sanitation & Environmental Management The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes a dedicated goal on water and sanitation (Sustainable Development Goal Number Six) that sets out to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

During my second term as Governor, I will: •

Complete the construction of the on-going 18 new water schemes.

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Complete the drilling of the remaining 20 boreholes out of the planned 45 boreholes (one for each Ward).

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Complete the protection of the remaining 135 springs out of the targeted total 675 for all Wards.

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Embark on reticulation of water to homesteads from completed boreholes sunk in public institutions across the County.

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Complete the construction and rehabilitation of the remaining ongoing 42 water schemes from the planned.

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Complete the implementation of the KShs.1.4 billion water supply project for Kisii Town funded by the German Bank (KfW).

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Start the implementation of a KShs.300 million mini hydro plant secured for Nyakwana Falls.

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Source for new funding for water and sanitation facilities to support the growing urban population in the County.

Roads and Infrastructure Over the last four years I have been in office, I have managed to gravel over 1,800 Kilometres, constructed footbridges, bus parks and motorcycle sheds and drainage works. However, for effective and efficient transport system in the County to be realized, we need to do more especially in our rural areas in order to link them to markets.

During my second term as a Governor, I will; •

Construct additional 80 km per Ward. Through the in-house approach, we will be able to do more roads.

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Maintain the roads that we have constructed. I have developed a policy which enables the County to maintain roads through labor based approach. This will create employment among youth and women.

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Rehabilitate drainage system in Kisii Town and in all sub-County headquarters.

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Construct more footbridges to connect villages.

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Construct bus parks at the remaining major terminals to ensure safety of the travelers.

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Construct motorcycle sheds in the remaining major centres where operators and travelers can shelter from rains and intensive sunshine.

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Partner with development partners to tarmac key roads in the County.

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Healthcare Services Over the past five years, we have invested substantial resources in the health sector and crafted innovative ways to promote every citizen’s right to access quality healthcare as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 During my second term as Governor I will: •

Start the construction of the KShs.2 billion modern cancer diagnostic and treatment center at KTRH to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment of cancer in the region.

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Completely operationalize the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) to facilitate research and provision of specialist services.

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Complete the modernization of the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) to enhance its capacity to handle the needs of residents and stem referrals to facilities outside Kisii County.

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Continually improve the terms and conditions of service for health staff through timely promotions, re-designation, capacity building, and establishment of a conflict resolution committee.

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Upscale budgetary allocations to the health sector to allow for establishment and operationalization of additional health facilities at the grassroots to bring services closer to the people and ensure adequacy of drug supplies.

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Enhance strategies to integrate Information, Communication Technology (ICT) in healthcare services to make tel-medicine a reality within and outside the County

Agriculture The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 provides that every person has a right to be free from hunger, and to have adequate food of acceptable quality.

We have now formulated and passed the necessary legislations to begin transforming this sector which is the backbone of our economy.

During my second term as Governor, I recommit to: •

Enhance strategies to respond to climate change including water harvesting for small-scale drip irrigation and greenhouse farming.

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Enhance access to quality subsidized farm inputs (seed and fertilizer) and develop appropriate market for agricultural output.

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Transition agricultural extension services to an ICT driven service with a call center where farmers can access information through SMS.

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Construct Sub County cereal depots that will enhance food security.

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Initiate a school milk program for Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres as an initiative to commercialize dairy farming.

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Rehabilitate coffee pulping stations, support tea farming and revive pyrethrum farming to increase income for farmers.

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Intensify the Subsidized Artificial Insemination (AI) project to improve the dairy herd in Kisii County.

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Operationalize markets built through the Small Holder Marketing and Agribusiness Program (SHoMAP).

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Operationalize the Science and Technology Park at the Agricultural Training Centre.

Urban Planning & Market Development During the first term, my government embarked on an ambitious market development program that included constructing market sheds, construction of toilets, construction of access roads to markets, garbage collection and market lighting through street lights and high mast lights.

During my second term as Governor I will; •

Develop market sheds in at least one market center in every Ward with proper sanitation facilities.

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Establish a waste management site for Kisii Town and the rest of the urban centres

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Complete the on-going program of development of spatial plans to enable proper urban development.

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Expand the street lighting program to cover all market centres in the County

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Rehabilitate and reconstruct Daraja Mbili market, which is the largest open-air market in the region.

Early Childhood Development &Vocational Training During my first term, we instituted interventions that saw enrollment in these centres increase by over 110 per cent.

During my second term as Governor I will; •

Construct and equip more workshops in youth polytechnics to enable them offer tailor made courses for our youth.

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Employ additional 1000 care givers for our 694 ECDE centres so as to enhance quality of education in our centres

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Employ additional 250 youth polytechnic instructors so as to enhance quality of education and diversify training programs to ensure they are demand driven.

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Improve infrastructure in ECDE centres by constructing more classrooms and toilets so that our children can learn in a good environment.

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Enhance bursary allocation to students enrolled in Vocational Training Centres to encourage more youth to enroll in our centres.

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Mobilize leaders and stakeholders to change public attitudes toWards vocational education so that the public can view the sector as an avenue to well-paying employment, quality self-employment and higher education, as they view opportunities offered by the formal tertiary education programs.

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Culture and Sports Over the last four years I have been in office, I have initiated the construction of community libraries, social halls, construction of Kisii Stadium, improving community sports grounds in all the 45 Wards.

During my second term as Governor, I will; •

Finalize negotiations with an investor for the construction of a KShs.2.4 billion ultra-modern stadia in Kisii County. The stadium will have a capacity of 16,000 seats complete with a gymnasium, nine-lane running track, warm up track, basketball court and hostels and be ready to host national and international sports events in Kisii by 2018.

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Construct and equip a museum in Kisii Town to conserve and showcase the rich Omogusii cultural heritage.

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Construct and operationalize social halls in the remaining sub-counties in order to promote indoor sports such as boxing and to provide a place where people can meet and exchange ideas.

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Construct and equip additional community libraries to boost literacy and promote a reading culture among the people.

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Complete and equip Kisii Stadium with modern sporting facilities.

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Construct one stadium per sub-County and equip it with modern sporting facilities to encourage sporting activities.

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Facilitate and encourage the better management of sports through working with the sporting organs in the country and facilitate coaches to attend professional trainings.

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Establish a series of County youth competitions, such as the County soccer league and athletics so as to identify talents and sponsor them to national academies.

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Promote the performing arts by constructing an ultra-modern County Theatre in Kisii town to promote performing arts, equivalent of Kenya National Theatre.

Environment In line with provisions of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999, we need to take the difficult decisions needed to put this County on a pathway to a greener, healthier and, in the long-term, more secure future.

During my second term as Governor, I will: •

Partner with the private sector to establish waste recycling plants as a means to boost solid waste management in urban areas.

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Enact and strengthen legislation on solid waste management to ensure sorting at household level.

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Enhance a participatory approach with local communities to stem out indiscriminate cultivation of the blue gum tree by relocating it from riparian land and replacing it with water friendly species (indigenous trees).

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Ensure that environmental audits for major existing projects and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for new projects are undertaken.

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Encourage farmers to adopt soil conservation in their agricultural practices to stem soil erosion.

Social Protection While this is a function of the National Government, we need to supplement this initiative to reach those not covered by existing programs.

During my second term as Governor, I will; •

Provide healthcare cover for the needy to ease access to quality healthcare services.

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Improve cash transfer to the elderly who are not covered by the National Government scheme.

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Enhance the Joint Loans Scheme Board to increase the coverage of youth accessing soft loans to boost business in the County.

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Enhance the disability fund to expand coverage in order to reach out more Persons Living with Disability engage in and expand their businesses.

Strengthen and scale-up existing social assistance programs while widening their geographical and demographic coverage.

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Enhance the women fund kitty to support g women who don’t access the funding from the women enterprise fund to either start or expand their businesses.

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Enhance the County Bursary Fund kitty to consolidate gains made in boosting transition and retention rates in our education system. This will ensure that no student will be at home due to lack of school fees.

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In partnership with other developing partners, establish a rehabilitation center in the County to handle street families.

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In partnership with other developing partners equip our children homes with proper facilities.

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WHY ONGWAE TENA? During my first term, we spent much of the time formulating and institutionalizing a governance structure in Kisii County, a process we began from scratch. We have gone through a difficult learning curve but now possess the necessary experience of running and managing a County government that no other aspirant in Kisii County possesses.

Working with the community, my Government has broken new ground in implementing the development agenda we set out in the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) and the results are there for all to see. Now, our people enjoy better healthcare services. Access in rural and urban areas has improved tremendously following massive road construction work by the County Government. More needy children are completing school and transiting to the next level thanks to the County Bursary Fund.

Through the network that I have established with potential donors and well-wishers, we have secured commitment for funding on the following flagship programs:

a. A KShs.2billion modern Cancer Diagnostic and Treatment Centre at KTRH The project is being supported by the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD). This will be the third public cancer facility in the country. The BADEA fund was signed in May 2015 while the SFD fund was signed in April 2017 allowing for ground breaking. The Project Implementation Unit is already in place and the project is expected to be completed by early 2019.

b. A KShs.5billion sugar factory in South Mogirango The factory will be the second largest in Kenya with a more diversified product base, and will create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, complete with social amenities (hospital, school, social hall etc.), and infrastructure development. Land for the project has been secured and necessary approvals have been granted. Final approval by Kenya Forestry Service is awaited before the investor moves to the site.

c. Modern Stadium We are in the middle of negotiations with a donor to provide a KShs.2.4billion grant for the construction of modern 16,000-seater stadium in Kisii. The facility will encompass a ninelane running track, hostels, changing rooms, a separate warm up track, swimming pool, multipurpose gymnasium, basketball court, terraces, facilities for track and field events and parking.

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d. Modern New City in Kisii County We are finalizing discussions with various stakeholders on siting for a new city that will include 2,000 residential units, bank buildings, shopping mall, schools, health center, kindergarten, recreation center. The investor will establish a pre-cast plant in the County to produce cheaper and more durable building materials as well as employ an estimated 1,000 people.

e. Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital Arrangements for operationalization of the teaching and referral hospital have been finalized.

Necessary physical facilities including a 100-body capacity mortuary, anatomy lab and a 150bed Ward are nearly complete. The Kisii University senate has approved the curriculum for the medical school and the first batch of students is expected in September, 2017.

f. Mini-Hydro Project (Gucha River) The County has secured funding to a tune of KShs.400million from the German Bank (KfW) for the establishment of a mini hydro at Nyakwana Falls. Feasibility studies show the project has the capacity to supply 3 megawatts of power, which is sufficient to meet the energy requirements at Kegati pumping station. This will support the increase in water supply capacity at Kegati from the current 6,000 cubic meters per day to 27,000 cubic meters per day.

Over the past four years, my government has been consistently rated among the top 10 best performing counties in the country having also mobilized a record amount of investment funds to the County. We need to consolidate these gains in the second term. Most of the plans we have initiated will take longer than five years to implement.

A vote for Governor James Ongwae will ensure that we don’t lose the momentum and are able to complete this development agenda to unleash the full potential of our beloved County.

Ongwae Tena!

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A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. ~John C. Maxwell~

MANIFESTO - 2017

MANIFESTO - 2017

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Mbele Pamoja

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