NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 13 – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged residents of Bungoma County to support President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027, saying the Kenya Kwanza administration has fulfilled key development pledges that are transforming lives across the region.

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Speaking during an empowerment programme for boda boda groups in Webuye East Constituency on Sunday, Wetang’ula said investments in infrastructure, public services and industry had started yielding tangible benefits and should be safeguarded through continuity in leadership.

He cited the payment of more than Sh229 million in terminal dues to former Pan Paper employees following the collapse of the Webuye-based paper mill as evidence that the government honours its commitments.

“The government has fulfilled its promise to former Pan Paper workers by settling their long-outstanding dues. This demonstrates that President Ruto delivers on his promises,” he said.

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The Speaker also pointed to the revival of Nzoia Sugar Company, noting that the once-struggling mill had resumed operations under a new investor, offering renewed hope to thousands of sugarcane farmers in the region.

“Nzoia Sugar had virtually collapsed and there was little hope for its revival. Today, the progress made by the investor is encouraging and gives our farmers confidence in the future,” he said.

Wetang’ula urged lawmakers to support measures aimed at protecting local farmers from cheap sugar imports that undermine the domestic industry.

“We must ensure there are no unnecessary sugar imports so that all cane produced by our farmers is harvested, milled and farmers are paid on time. Nzoia Sugar is once again becoming a source of pride for our people,” he said.

The Speaker highlighted several ongoing national government projects in Bungoma County, including the rehabilitation of Matulo Airstrip, whose 400-metre runway is expected to be commissioned next month, the construction of Webuye Market, and the expansion of the Rironi-Mau Summit-Eldoret-Webuye-Malaba highway.

According to Wetang’ula, the highway project will ease the movement of goods and passengers while reducing accidents along notorious blackspots such as Muhonja and Kaburengu.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya