Lusaka warns contractors on shoddy projects, vows unpaid dues for poor work

 Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has announced plans to inspect Early Childhood Development Education(ECDE) classroom construction projects in the county, warning contractors that payment will be withheld for poor-quality work.

 Speaking during the launch of an ECD learning materials distribution program in Bumula, Lusaka expressed his frustration over the unacceptable conditions at some schools, where young learners have been subjected to unsafe and unhygienic environments due to faulty construction.

 "I want to make it clear to contractors handling ECD projects that shoddy work will not be tolerated. For instance, the contractor responsible for this particular school should not expect payment until they return and rectify this emphatically,” said Lusaka.

 The Governor’s comments come in response to ongoing concerns over the state of some ECD classrooms, where substandard building practices have raised safety and health alarms.

 He emphasized that his administration will not allow the future of young children to be compromised by negligent construction.

 "My administration will not allow the future of young children to be compromised by negligent construction," he said.

 Lusaka claimed his administration is committed to improving the quality of ECD education, outlining plans to recruit additional teachers to meet the growing demand.

 He also revealed that a comprehensive scheme of service will be developed to ensure that ECD educators experience a clear and structured pathway for promotions.

The new leadership structure will see ANC Party Leader and Lamu Governor Issa Timamy appointed as UDA Deputy Party Leader, while ANC Chairperson Kelvin Lunani will assume the role of Vice Chairperson, deputizing Mbarire.

 Emuhaya MP Omboko Milemba will take up the position of Deputy Secretary General, working alongside UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar.

 Furthermore, UDA will integrate ANC’s secretariat, including its directors and other senior leaders, into the new structure.

 A merger committee has been formed to oversee the successful integration of both parties, with a 90-day deadline for completing all related activities.

 This period will focus on finalizing the branding, leadership changes, and administrative adjustments to ensure the new unified party is fully operational.