Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has issued a stern ultimatum to his County Executive Committee Members (CECs): Deliver tangible results immediately or prepare to vacate office.

In a tense cabinet meeting that insiders describe as "explosive," the Governor tore into his senior officials, accusing some departments of lethargy and bureaucratic inertia. Nyong’o, known for his academic rigor and no-nonsense management style, made it clear that the grace period for the current financial year is over. He is demanding the immediate implementation of flagship projects outlined in his manifesto.

"I Want Results, Not Reports"

"The people of Kisumu eat development, not paperwork," Nyong’o is reported to have told the executives. The Governor is particularly agitated by delays in key sectors, including health infrastructure and urban planning. He has instituted a strict performance monitoring framework, warning that future contract renewals will be tethered directly to the "tangible" metrics achieved in this quarter.

• The Targets: The Governor has prioritized the completion of the Kisumu waterfront projects and the streamlining of revenue collection systems, which have reportedly been leaking funds.
• Environmental Warning: The directive coincides with a renewed crackdown on environmental degradation, with Nyong’o putting illegal sand harvesters and polluters on notice—a sector under the docket of his Environment CEC.
• Political Stakes: With 2027 on the horizon, Nyong’o is acutely aware that his legacy—and the political fortunes of his party in the region—depends on visible infrastructure and efficient service delivery.

The Purge Looming?

Sources at Prosperity House suggest a cabinet reshuffle could be in the offing if the performance indicators do not improve by the next quarterly review. For the CECs, the message is unambiguous: The Professor is grading papers, and failure is not an option.