Kakamega county will partner with the national government towards the completion of Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega.
The multi-billion shilling stadium is among the very first projects built in the region under the devolved system.
Governor Fernandes Barasa said he is willing to partner with key stakeholders to ensure the completion of the stadium so that it could start operations.
He said the partnership would also extend to other major county projects, including the Kakamega County General Teaching and Referral Hospital.
The governor said the construction of the stadium calls for collaboration between the county and other key stakeholders in order to fast track its completion.
The construction works on the facility have been divided into three phases.
“We are currently on the second phase and are optimistic that we shall be smoothly moving to the third and final phase really soon,” Barasa said.
Concerning Kakamega hospital, Barasa said he plans to address critical areas of concern, which include drug shortages, failed medical equipment due to elapsed service contracts, a collapsed oxygen plant and understaffing at the hospital.
“Combined, these factors starve the people of Kakamega county their constitutional right to the highest attainable standard of health," he said.
He said that healthcare remains a key priority area as enshrined in his agenda, and that the county would work to address these and more challenges facing the sector in the region.
Separately, the governor said plans were in full gear to revive the Mumias Sugar Company. He urged residents to grow more sugarcane to enable constant supply once the miller starts full operation.
Barasa said the factory would enhance the economy and create massive employment opportunities for the residents of the county.
(edited by Amol Awuor)
