FCPA Fernandes Barasa, OGW
@BarasaFernandes
Governor, Kakamega County. @KenyaGovernors Chair for Finance, Planning and Economic Affairs. @TheODMParty Chair - Kakamega.
Summary of my agenda for the people of Kakamega.
Condoled with the family of the late Victor Ashiali in Shitoto, Mumias East Sub-county. Victor was a promising young professional working with the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya and a postgraduate student at MMUST. He was also a nephew to our Chief Officer for Public Service, CHRP…
Inspected Shikhuyu Dispensary in Butsotso Central, Lurambi Sub-county, as we work to upgrade it to a health centre. We are deploying additional staff and equipping the maternity wing to meet the growing demand.
Hosted a luncheon at Golf Hotel and flagged off our secondary school teams representing Kakamega County at the KSSSA National Games, which kick off tomorrow, right here in Kakamega. To support their preparations, I provided Ksh 100,000 to each school team. We are proud of our…
Joined fellow congregants for Sunday service at Holy Spirit Bulimbo Catholic Church in Matungu Sub-county. I called on elected leaders to stay grounded in service to the people and spread a message of peace and unity. I was accompanied by the First Lady Prof. Janet Kassilly…
Thank you Butere for the resounding welcome! Tutarudi tena 👊👊
Later, I attended the Coffee Growing Forum in Butere, this time engaging farmers from Matungu, Khwisero, Mumias East, Mumias West and the host Butere. Alongside Cooperatives CS @DrOparanya, we discussed strengthening the coffee sector in Kakamega County through…
Honoured an invitation from Cooperatives CS @DrOparanya to grace the Coffee Growing Forum at Makhokho Secondary School. We engaged coffee farmers from Shinyalu, Lurambi, Navakholo and the host Ikolomani in support of efforts to grow Kakamega’s coffee industry through…
Our constructive criticism of government should not be mistaken for division. We are fully part of the broad-based government and are already seeing its impact through key projects in Kakamega. As Baba leads, we follow. Joined Rt. Hon. @RailaOdinga in engaging the people of…
Privileged to welcome Baba Rt. Hon. @RailaOdinga to Kakamega for the launch of the ODM Party nationwide consultative forums, preceded by today's powerful engagement with our County Delegates at Golf Hotel. These conversations are key to gathering grassroots feedback,…
Inspected Shirere Slaughterhouse in Lurambi Sub-county to assess operations and explore ways to enhance its efficiency. As a key player in the meat value chain, the facility has great potential to serve Kakamega town and its surroundings. We are implementing strategies to improve…
Welcomed Rev. Dr. Kenneth Adiara, the General Superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God Kenya (PAG-K), during a courtesy call to my office this evening. I appreciate the strong and collaborative relationship between the County Government of Kakamega and the Church.
Hosted the newly formed Magharibi Movement Lobby Group, led by Chairperson Geoffrey Nasiali, for an introductory meeting at the County Headquarters. The group, with broad representation from across Kakamega County, seeks to champion development, inclusivity, and key issues…
Honoured the life and legacy of Prof. Hassan Were Karakacha during his service at Jamia Mosque, Kakamega. A respected scholar in molecular virology at the School of Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences and Technology at MMUST, Prof. Were leaves behind a lasting academic footprint.…
The procurement process for the construction of Shianda Level 4 Hospital is ongoing, with Ksh100 million allocated for the project this financial year. Once complete, the facility will enhance healthcare access for residents of Mumias East and serve as a practical training health…
Attended the funeral service of Mzee John Serebwa Anyolo in Shibale, Mumias West Sub-county, He was father to Mr. Joseph Serebwa, a Communication Officer in the County Government of Kakamega. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
