Since the implementation of the new constitution, devolution, Kenyans have seen changes through county government whereby various projects have been initiated to stimulate economical growth in all the 47 counties.
When visit Bungoma town from a distance you can smell the fruits of devolution, something that was a rare case in previous regimes.
Agriculture being the hub of development in the county government of Bungoma through the able leadership of Governor Kenneth Lusaka, the Ministry of Agriculture has come up with an initiative of providing fertilizer to peasant farmers at lower price.
Vulnerable people in the county have been privileged to get free agriculture inputs to enable them to meet the high cost of farming inputs in the country. This initiative is aimed at improving food security in Bungoma County.
The dairy cattle sector has received a major boost from the Bungoma governor as different women groups in the county have been given dairy cattle in an effort is to ensure that milk production in the county increases to meet the high demand of the product.
Education sector in the county has not been left behind, building of ECDE classrooms and employment of teachers has resulted in high enrollment of pupils in ECDE classes.
The County Government has improved and opened new roads in areas of the county whose accessibility was a problem.
Speaking with residents of Mt Elgon, they expressed their joy saying that since devolution was implemented they have seen its fruits and they are able to transport their farm produce to the market with ease.
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He further applauded Bungoma County Government for providing employment to residents of Mt Elgon Sub County citing that it has transformed and given hope to residents who had been marginalized by past regimes
On other hand, David Matwai from Cheptais Mt. Elgon, said that the deputy governor Hillary Chongwony is a role model and residents should ape him and educate their children for them to enjoy the cake of devolution.
New flat light and solar in most market centers have accelerate business growth as traders can operate into the wee hours of the night.
Although devolution has been criticized by many it is still in its infancy stage and it will be fully actualized with time.