Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o is the new Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Chairperson.
Nyong’o takes over from former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya.
The Bloc’s leadership conducted its elections at the 10th LREB Summit held in Kisumu on 21st November.
I feel humbled by the confidence and trust you have bestowed on me. I promise to reciprocate by working closely with you, other stakeholders, and partners
Governor Nyong’o
In his acceptance speech, Nyong’o said his leadership will work to strengthen LREB and help it achieve the objectives for which it was formed.
“I feel humbled by the confidence and trust you have bestowed on me. I promise to reciprocate by working closely with you, other stakeholders, and partners,” he said.
He further expressed gratitude to the leadership for bestowing him the honour to take the Bloc to another level.
He added: “I wish to sincerely thank my colleague governors for electing me as the new Lake Region Economic Bloc Chairman.”
Credits
The Governor applauded his predecessor Wycliffe Oparanya for successfully guiding the bloc since its inception.
Oparanya paid a tribute to the founding Governors of the LREB vision as he handed over the instruments of power to the incoming leadership.
Governor Kenneth Lusaka of Bungoma was also elected the Vice Chair to succeed former Kisii Governor James Ongwae.
The Summit is an annual high level meeting providing Bloc’s leadership and development partners opportunity discuss ways of energising and coordinating the economic vision of the 14 Lake Basin counties.
During the two day summit, the Bloc affirmed their commitment to the vision of founding principles.
A number of partnerships were proposed for implementation some of which are ongoing such as the Zipline Drone project in Kisumu and the proposed Solar project on Lake Kanyaboli in Siaya County in partnership with Procorp Enertech (P) Ltd company from India.
Also present were Kisii Governor Simba Arati, James Orengo (Siaya), Amos Kimumi (Nyamira), Gladys Wanga (Homabay), Ochilo Ayako (Migori), George Natembeya (Trans Nzoia), Paul Otuoma (Busia), Stephen Sang (Nandi) and Fernandes Baraza (Kakamega).