Kisumu Central Member of Parliament Dr Joshua Oron has pledged to ensure that all schools in the area have the requisite infrastructure to create a conducive learning environment.
Dr Oron said those were among his campaign pledges, which must be fulfilled to the letter.
Oron urged residents of the Nyanza region to rethink their political strategy and actively engage with the national government.
MP Oron said sustained development can only be achieved through cooperation and inclusion.
Speaking during the commissioning of new NG-CDF-funded classrooms in Kisumu Central, Oron said his support for President William Ruto’s administration is driven by the need to secure long-term development for the region rather than short-term political calculations tied to election cycles.
According to the MP, communities that remain detached from the government of the day risk missing out on critical investments in infrastructure, education and social services.
“Development does not operate on a five-year cycle. If we want meaningful and sustained progress, we must position ourselves where decisions are made,” Oron said.
Oron singled out education as one of the sectors already reaping dividends from improved engagement, citing new classrooms and learning facilities constructed through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF).
He also welcomed the appointment of Olago Aluoch as Chairperson of the NG-CDF Board, noting that the leadership had strengthened education infrastructure in Kisumu Central and other parts of Nyanza.
“This shows that development is possible when leadership is anchored on service rather than political divisions,” he said.
Aluoch, who attended the event, called on residents to support policies and leadership that prioritise seHe also addressed uncertainty about the future of the NG-CDF following a court ruling ordering its dissolution, saying an appeal has been lodged to safeguard the fund.
“The Board, Parliament and the Attorney General have moved to challenge the ruling, and we are confident the court will consider the evidence presented when the matter is determined early next year,” Olago said.
NG-CDF Board Chief Executive Officer Yusuf Mbuno said Sh21 million has been invested in classroom construction across the three schools, a move expected to ease congestion and improve learning conditions for hundreds of pupils in Kisumu Central.
He disclosed that the board is also planning climate resilience interventions in the constituency, including flood mitigation measures to protect schools frequently affected by heavy rains.
“Some schools have suffered repeated learning disruptions due to flooding. We want to ensure that the investments made in education infrastructure are protected,” Mbuno said.
Service delivery, especially in education and youth empowerment.
The leaders were speaking at several schools, where newly constructed classrooms were officially opened.
Similar projects were commissioned at Kondele Primary School and St Paul’s Kanyakwar Primary School.
Dr Oron said the Constituency has realized a major boost in education after the NG-CDF projects were officially launched at several learning institutions in the are the national board.
The projects were launched at St. Paul’s Kanyakwar Primary School, St. Mary Kibuye Girls’ Primary School, and Kondole Primary School.
The event was graced by NG-CDF Board Chairperson Mr Olago Aluoch, Dr Oron, Board Director Gabriel Kago, Board CEO Mr Yusuf Mbuno, and the NG-CDF Secretariat team.
At St Paul’s Kanyakwar Primary School, four new classrooms have been constructed and fully equipped, easing classroom congestion, improving the student–teacher ratio, and creating a safe, motivating learning environment for learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum.
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St. Mary Kibuye Girls’ Primary School now also boasts four modern classrooms, addressing a shortage that persisted for over 20 years.
The new facilities provide a safer, more comfortable learning space, enabling the school to accommodate more learners, particularly girls, and to support improved academic performance.
At Kondele Primary School, which has over 2,000 learners, two new classrooms with suspended slabs and staircases are under construction. Once completed, they will ease congestion, enhance safety, and allow for future expansion to serve even more learners.
These initiatives, funded under the Best Practice Demonstration Program, reflect the board’s commitment to quality project implementation, ensuring value for public funds, and creating learning spaces where every child can thrive. Kisumu Central is taking bold steps toward a brighter future in education.
Aluoch, a former area MP, pledged to work with Dr Oron to raise educational standards in the area.
He lauded Dr Oron for his foresight in promoting education across Kisumu Central.
The chairperson said the secondarysecondary section at Kanyatkwar will, in due coursecourse, be transitioned to a senior school.
By Fredrick Odiero
