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County struggles in plans to elevate Usenge market to town status

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A section of Usenge market in Bondo sub-county. [Isaiah Gwengi, Standard]

When a town is mentioned, the next thing one expects to see is a good road network, street lights and a good drainage system among other basic social amenities.

Following the elevation of several administrative units in Siaya, one would expect services that are commensurate with the status.

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