Elders from the Suba tribe have urged their young people not to participate in the anti-government demonstrations planned for this Tuesday by Raila Odinga.
The older people stated that because public demonstrations are inherently disruptive and damaging, they shouldn’t be supported. There is a need for Azimio One Kenya leaders to channel their concerns through bipartisan negotiations, according to the elders in Sindo on Sunday, who were headed by their deputy chairman Peter Ouma.
A roundtable conversation, according to Ouma, is the ideal setting for addressing issues and finding answers.
“Suba elders unequivocally assert that they oppose street demonstrations organized by Azimio leaders. Since protests don’t benefit us, we’re requesting that local youth abstain from all forms of them, Ouma said.
Their declaration comes as supporters of Azimio prepare to demonstrate in the streets on Tuesday for a variety of problems, including the high cost of living. According to the elders, President William Ruto needs peace to carry out his campaign promises.
Ouma urged young people and women to adopt their strategy for problem-solving, noting that they had already proposed the state with the development projects they wanted to see in the area.
Opiata Ogada, the coordinator of the council, stated that they want a public boat that will connect them to other locations via Lake Victoria. Private companies own the ferries that run on the lake. The government should own a public ferry that connects the area to Kisumu and other destinations, according to Opiata.
Many of our island residents have trouble getting about because there is no public transportation system. At least four public ferries are needed to assist transit across the lake, according to Opiata. In order to help young people develop the skills they need for the competitive job market, the elders also urged the government to create a higher education facility.
Building a university or a national polytechnic will increase the number of employment available to suppliers, according to Opiata. If they keep organizing protests against the government, according to Opiata, they won’t be able to receive all the projects they desire.
The 72km Mbita-Sindo-Magunga-Sori Road, Koguta-Sindo Road, and Rusinga Ring Road should be tarred, according to the community. In the county of Homa Bay, the village is divided into the Suba North and Suba South constituency.
In the county of Homa Bay, the village is divided into the Suba North and Suba South constituency. The majority of the roads are inaccessible, especially given how much rain is falling right now.
The two congressional districts surround Lake Victoria and account for more than 60% of its area. The Suba region also includes the six islands in Homa Bay. The elders claimed they had trouble getting from one island to another.
They also want the government to construct a fish factory nearby. According to Opiata, drying fish should be accelerated by employing machinery, especially when there is little sunlight.
Fish from Suba is processed in a separate county, which is discouraging, he added. Elders Nelson Ounga and Josephine Abonyo said that President Ruto had granted their requests for development projects.
Abasuba is one of Kenya’s marginalized settlements, and its residents have been pleading with the government to carry out development initiatives in the area to promote economic development.