And now . . . let there be light in Kogelo

The once rough road leading to Nyang’oma-Kogelo from the Ng’iya junction along the Siaya-Kisumu road has been paved.

Area youth have benefited from casual labour in the road construction projects. “There are more vehicles bringing in commodities here,” said Mr Dismas Jawa, who repairs bicycles at the market.

With more bicycles on the roads, business is booming for Mr Jawa, who has been running his shop for 40 years. Buoyed by the business boom, he is contemplating expanding his business to include a spares shop.

His parting shot: “Things can only get better.”