Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa. [File, Standard]
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa is intensifying his push to eradicate grass-thatched homes across Bungoma County as part of efforts to improve livelihoods.
Under his ambitious initiative dubbed ‘Ondoa Nyasi’, Barasa, who has declared interest in the Bungoma governor seat, said the programme will be expanded to cover more needy households if he wins the top county position next year.
Speaking at Masielo in Bumula Constituency during a public rally, Barasa said he is prepared to succeed outgoing Governor Kenneth Lusaka as the county’s chief executive, arguing that his development record in Kimilili demonstrates his ability to lead Bungoma.
He said his administration would prioritise programmes aimed at improving the welfare of ordinary residents, particularly those living in vulnerable conditions, if he wins the gubernatorial race.
Ondoa Nyasi focuses on replacing grass-thatched houses with modest houses to ensure that residents have access to decent and safer housing.
“Within the two terms I have served as the MP in Kimilili, I have been able to do away with grass-thatched houses because I wanted my people to live decent lives and that is what I will do if allowed to serve as governor,” he said.
The legislator said the initiative would form part of his broader development agenda for Bungoma, with a focus on uplifting households and ensuring that development programmes reach communities at the grassroots.