City lawyer Donald Kipkorir has challenged residents of Homa Bay County to examine the role of their elected leaders in addressing the region’s longstanding infrastructure challenges, following a heated debate over the state of roads in the county.
Kipkorir made the remarks after images and videos of a convoy associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi political tour highlighted the poor condition of roads leading into Homa Bay Town.
In a message directed at Homa Bay residents, the lawyer argued that the condition of the roads should prompt a broader conversation about leadership and the allocation of public resources rather than being used to blame successive presidents.
Kipkorir dismissed attempts to attribute the county’s infrastructure challenges solely to former President Uhuru Kenyatta, describing such an approach as misplaced.
He also placed the debate within Homa Bay’s political history, noting that the county has historically produced influential politicians who have served in successive national governments.
According to Kipkorir, prominent figures from Homa Bay, including the late Tom Mboya, played significant roles in shaping Kenya’s economic and political direction.
He further noted that the county has continued to produce senior national leaders, including Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.
The lawyer argued that the 2010 Constitution fundamentally changed how development resources are allocated, giving Parliament a significant role in determining national expenditure through the budget-making process.
He therefore urged residents to hold their Members of Parliament accountable for their participation in the budget process, arguing that MPs should demonstrate their contribution to securing resources for development projects in their constituencies.
Kipkorir also pointed to the county government’s role since the introduction of devolution in 2013.
He claimed that Homa Bay had received more than KSh140 billion in devolved resources since 2012 and challenged residents to assess the impact of those funds on the ground.
The remarks come as the state of roads in Homa Bay becomes a major talking point following the chaotic arrival of the Linda Mwananchi convoy in the county.
The convoy faced disruptions and attacks before reaching Homa Bay Town, while the difficult road conditions became a prominent feature of the political tour.
Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, Kipkorir urged residents to use the polls to demand greater accountability from their leaders.
He specifically endorsed Raymond Omollo for the Homa Bay governorship, arguing that the politician had demonstrated the capacity to transform the county.
“Don’t blame others. Fix your leadership,” Kipkorir said, framing the road debate as an opportunity for residents to reconsider the leaders they elect and demand measurable development.