By Anderson Ojwang
The online development banter between the ODM people’s party leader, James Orengo, and ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga gave the residents of both Siaya and Homa Bay counties a chance to compare and contrast the performance of the two governors.
In the online contest, Orengo took the battle to Wanga by sharing his administration’s education development projects he had initiated as a first-term governor and challenged Wanga to also showcase her projects.
And Wanga’s team also took the challenge to share her “Ondoa Nyasi” EYE projects in the county.
Orengo before the Senate
Orengo wrote: “I briefed the Senate Standing Committee on Education, chaired by Sen. Betty Batuli Montet, on the transformative strides we are making in Siaya County. We are incredibly proud to be the first county to employ our ECDE teachers on permanent and pensionable terms, ensuring job security and dignity for the foundation of our education system. This investment in our people is matched by our School Feeding Programme, which has successfully driven up enrollment and ensured our children stay in class, healthy and ready to learn. Our infrastructure is also reaching new heights. The completion of the Bar Kowino Model ECDE in Bondo will provide modern, decent classrooms to boost concentration and performance, while our operational libraries across sub-counties continue to foster a culture of reading. From our ECDEs to our TVETs, we are committed to equipping the next generation with the skills they need to thrive.”
Orengo’s online team went ahead to share his post, which read: “In a few short months, we will open the gates to the Bar Kowino Model ECD Centre in Bondo Sub County. Fully funded by the county government of Siaya. This is far more than just a building; it is a sanctuary designed to give our children a dignified environment where they can thrive. By providing a safe and modern space, we are fostering the concentration necessary to drive better academic performance. This initiative proudly supplements our countywide school feeding programme, further delivering on the promises of our Nyalore Manifesto.”
Wanga’s team response
In the online battle, Wanga’s team responded by posting the Governor’s “Ondoa Nyasi” ECDE classroom.
One online team member wrote and shared a photo: “Back to service delivery, and I am here to inform you that this is Got Kochungo EYE Classroom in Arujo Ward courtesy of Governor Gladys Wanga. I challenge Orengo to post even a single completed project in his county. Yeye ni mwizi tu.”
Wanga in her recent post wrote: “In Kabuoch North, Ndhiwa Constituency, we inaugurated the Lwanda Kawuor ECD classroom, laid the foundation for the Aluor ECD classroom, and officially commissioned the Kongo Bridge over River Riana, a vital infrastructure that will strengthen the connection between the agriculturally rich areas of Karading and Kawere in Kabuoch and Migori County. The Ondoa Kaunda Classroom Initiative has already transformed early childhood education in Kabuoch North by delivering the following modern classrooms: Migera Primary School, Ogadi Primary School, Ojunju Primary School, Ogingo Primary School, Jabagre Primary School, Lwanda Kawuor Primary School, Wikoonje Primary School, Ongeng’ Primary School, Kamolo Primary School. Additionally, we are extending this progress in the next phase, which will include the construction of classrooms at Omoya Primary School, Wayaga Primary School, Arembe Primary School, Maranga Primary, and Wirakuom Primary School.”
For the people of Nyanza, this online development banter will help put the governors in check and ensure transparency and accountability in service delivery.
The question to the people of Siaya and Homa Bay: has your governor delivered according to the manifesto, or is it only politicking?
