And now . . . let there be light in Kogelo

Mr Adhiambo said the power lines have been erected on road reserves, which are public land.

Since Mr Obama won election as the 44th President of the United States of America, Nyang’oma-Kogelo has generally been on a roll. Apart from the unexpected encounter with electricity, the area’s road network has been upgraded.

Dusty road

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.”