Although there have been many promises to address the perennial flood problems, the projects initiated, some of which have cost millions, have not accomplished much.

Nyando MP Frederick Otieno Outa say he will promote rice farming through micro-finance initiatives. PHOTO: JAMES KEYI

Outa says he will revive the cotton ginnery and also boost rice farming in the plains through funding.

"I will help farmers through micro-finance initiatives to market the cash crop. If they deliver to companies, I want to ensure they get their pay on time," he says.

The MP also hopes to introduce horticulture.

On the sugarcane woes, Outa says there is a plan to buy tractors to transport cane to avoid exploitation by companies and middlemen.

Poor education and infrastructure are other areas the MP hopes to address.

Other projects in his development agenda, he says, are rural electrification, fight against HIV/Aids, supply of water, and environmental conservation.

"A big portion of CDF money will be used to set up new schools and rehabilitate existing ones," he says.

Other projects in his development agenda, he says, are rural electrification, fight against HIV/Aids, supply of water, and environmental

The constituency’s CDF fund has been marred by controversy.

The last CDF committee says Sh2 million was sunk in Withur Borehole Project, which is not functional. But the borehole has been declared complete in the project implementation status report of the CDF committee.

Other CDF projects that have stalled are a shade for boda boda’ cyclists at the Ahero Township, even after more than Sh350,000 was spent on it. Several other health and educational projects are also incomplete.

Nyando is home to the multi-million shilling Sondu-Miriu Power Project funded by the Japanese Government. However, most residents have no electricity and are waiting to see how the MP handles rural electrification. There is also the controversial sale of Miwani Sugar factory.

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