Inauguration of the Kisumu County Assembly, September 19, 2017. [Photo|County Government of Kisumu]Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong'o on Tuesday opened the 2nd County Assembly and outlined the legislative agenda of his government.In his speech to Members of the County Assembly, Nyong'o said he will form a lean Cabinet and streamline departments to eliminate overlap of duties.Prof Nyong'o argued that both the County Assembly and the Executive arm should set an example and lead the way in bringing change that the people of Kisumu voted for. He outlined a ten-pillar county agenda that include among others: 1.Creation of city board and appointment of a city manager.2. Relocation of the Kachok dumpsite.3. Clear drainage system in the city.4. Modernisation of Kibuye and Jubilee markets under KUP.5. Establishing village councils and village administrators.6. Present a Bill in the County Assembly for the establishment of Kisumu county roads maintenance team.7. Taking a comprehensive census of the traditional health workers (Nyamrerwa) for remuneration and clear terms of service.8. Establishing Kisumu Economic and Social Council.9. Preparing an action plan for the revival of the sugar industries in the county in consultation with the National Government.10. Initiating rejuvenation of the rice industry and purchase the JICA tractors.
The governor said his government's legislative agenda would include presenting to the House, bills and legislations to operationalize all the mentioned plans. He urged the assembly to prioritize government bills to fulfill all campaign pledges. Nyong'o further congratulated the newly elected and nominated MCAs and the new Speaker Onyango Oloo and reminded them of the huge task ahead. He also introduced his deputy Dr Matthew Ochieng Owili, County Secretary Dr Olang'o Onudi and Chief of Staff Patrick Ouya to the Assembly.