I was
misquoted, Ranguma says on reports ODM rallies slowing Kisumu growth
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| Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma with World Bank representative Frank Twagira (L) during the launch of the e-license platform, December 7, 2016. |
Kisumu
Governor Jack Ranguma has dismissed claims that he cannot effectively serve
residents because of numerous ODM rallies that he must attend.
Ranguma
said he was quoted out of context but added he is a life member of the party,
keen on implementing its manifesto on matters development.
Sections
of the media reported the Governor as saying the rallies were to blame for the
slow development in his county.
Ranguma
said the comments could easily be interpreted to mean that ODM is
anti-development, "which is not the case in Kisumu".
"Anyone
issuing such remarks is just being petty and is out to malign my name and that
of the party," he said in a statement on Thursday.
"As
an ODM Governor, it is the manifesto of the party that I implement in
Kisumu."
Ranguma
further said that the county, being the centre of focus for rating the
performance of devolved units, cannot afford to lag behind in development.
"And
while ensuring we grow the county's economy, I also work hard to ensure our
leader Raila Odinga captures the Presidency in 2017," he added.
He urged
party members and his supporters to "ignore such irresponsible
reporting".
The
Governor made the comments a day after the county launched the Sh15 million
electronic trade licensing (e-TL) system in partnership with World Bank.
Ranguma
said the system will help the business fraternity in his county access and
submit trade licence and public health certificate application forms online.
He said
the system is aimed at boosting revenue collection and easing the process of
doing business by enhancing accountability, transparency and efficiency.
Ranguma
further noted that the e-TL, formerly known as the Single Business Permit
(e-SBP), will transform ways of doing business in Kisumu.
Kisumu
was recently ranked by the World Bank as the best in terms of ease of doing
business.
World
Bank representative Frank Twagira on Wednesday said the county was among those
where approvals for building plans are obtained quickly.
"Devoid
of bureaucracies, the digital system has reduced the human tendency to delay
processes," he said. "This is besides promoting an environment that
encourages external investment."
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