KISUMU, Kenya, 14th December –Kisumu Central MP and gubernatorial aspirant Joshua Oron has declared his unwavering support for President William Ruto’s leadership beyond the 2027 General Election, calling on the Luo community to position itself firmly within government for the sake of development and national unity.
Speaking during the commissioning of new classrooms in Kisumu Central, Oron said his political alignment with President Ruto was not limited to the next election cycle but was anchored on long-term cooperation for the benefit of the region.
He noted that the Luo community could no longer afford political isolation if it hoped to enjoy equitable development and representation at the national level.
“There is nothing like supporting President Ruto up to 2027; our support goes beyond because development is continuous and must be sustained,” Oron said.
The MP praised President Ruto for what he termed inclusive leadership, noting that despite the Luo community not voting for him in the 2022 General Election, the President has extended development projects and key appointments to the region.
Oron cited improved infrastructure, education support, and representation in national institutions as evidence of goodwill.
He particularly highlighted the appointment of Olago Aluoch as the Chairperson of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) Board, saying the decision had directly benefited Kisumu Central through enhanced education infrastructure.
“President Ruto has shown that leadership is about unity and service to all Kenyans, even those who did not support him politically,” Oron said.
NG-CDF Board Chairperson Olago Aluoch echoed Oron’s remarks, urging residents of Nyanza to support the President in the next election and beyond to secure continued development.
Aluoch said political cooperation was key to unlocking opportunities for the region, especially in education and youth empowerment.
Aluoch also addressed concerns over the future of the NG-CDF following a court ruling that ordered its abolition, blaming the Council of Governors for pushing the move.
He revealed that Parliament, the NG-CDF Board, and the Attorney General have since filed an appeal against the decision, which is expected to take effect by June next year.
“We have presented strong evidence before the court and we are optimistic of a favourable judgment when the case is determined in February next year,” Aluoch said.
The leaders were speaking at St Mary’s Kibuye Girls Primary School during the opening of new classrooms built by the NG-CDF Board.
Similar classroom projects were also commissioned at Kondele Primary School and St Paul’s Kanyakwar Primary School.
The NG-CDF Board Chief Executive Officer, Yusuf Mbuno who accompanied the delegation, said the board would also invest in climate change mitigation programs in Kisumu Central to address recurrent flooding that has affected learning in several schools, including Nanga Primary School.
“Our goal is to protect the investments we are making in schools by addressing climate-related challenges such as floods, which have disrupted learning in the past,” the CEO said.
According to the board, a total of Sh21 million has been spent on the construction of classrooms across the three schools, a move expected to improve the learning environment for hundreds of pupils in the constituency.
