[President Uhuru Kenyatta addressing Kisumu residents, April 19, 2017. Photo/Courtesy]
Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi has termed president Uhuru Kenyatta’s visit in Kisumu county as pointless.
The ODM Political Affairs secretary accused Uhuru of sidelining the Nyanza region people despite them paying taxes.
"He needs to do some soul-searching on his development track record in the region," he said.
“What positive impact, if any, has his administration made on the lives of the people of Kisumu and the entire lakeside region for the last four years?" Opiyo asked.
Addressing members of the press, Tuesday, Opiyo further asked the Head of State to explain the standoff surrounding the Lake Basin Mall.
"He should also justify the Sh4.2 billion flagship Lake Basin Development Authority mall complex in Kisumu, which is not operational close to a year since it was completed," he noted.
“The president also needs to explain why Western Kenya has not benefited from any new infrastructure development project since he came to power despite the much hyped Jubilee's 10,000 km tarmacked roads mirage," he added.
Uhuru toured the county to preside over the 58th Kenya National Drama Festival at Kisumu State Lodge, Tuesday.