Ruto to engage Museveni over harassment of Kenyan fishermen in Lake Victoria

President William Ruto during the launch of Mfangano Ring Road construction in Suba North Constituency. [James Omoro, Standard]

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga appealed to the President to boost the security of fishermen in Lake Victoria by deploying more officers.

Wanga said the Kenya Coast Guard Service officers should be empowered to enhance their efforts in safeguarding Lake Victoria.

"The security of fishermen in Lake Victoria is key and should be enhanced by empowering our security officers who man the lake," she said.

The President also launched the construction of the Mfangano Ring road. The road is going to open the island for development.

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi said the people of the Abasuba community had made a declaration to work with the government.

"As the people of Suba, we have unanimously resolved to work with the government to enhance implementation of development in our region," Omondi said.

He said the cooperation between the Abasuba community and the government will address numerous development gaps that have existed in the region for long.

"Suba region has lagged behind in development. This collaboration will transform the lives of many people here."

Later, the President launched the tarmacking of Mbita- Sindo- Magunga- Sori Road in Homa Bay County.

Ruto was also accompanied by some MPs from Azimio la Umoja and Kenya Kwanza coalitions, and Cabinet security.