Busia Governor Dr. Paul Otuoma has hit back at critics questioning his development record, insisting that projects implemented under his administration speak for themselves as he prepares to seek a second term in the 2027 gubernatorial election.
Otuoma said he would not be intimidated by political opponents challenging his leadership, maintaining that his administration had made visible progress in improving service delivery and infrastructure across the county.
Speaking at Kamarinyang’ in Teso South during the burial of Stephen Ekirapa, the former Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD) of Fafi in Garissa County, the governor defended his development record and dismissed claims that he had failed to deliver on his promises to Busia residents.
"Some people who don't understand whats development is are trying to say we have not done any work, which is just politics and propaganda. But we are going to start a program to inform citizens about our development plans — the water projects we have implemented, the roads we have launched, and the hospitals we have improved. All of them." Dr.Paul Otuoma
The burial followed Ekirapa’s death after a police vehicle he was travelling in towards Nairobi was reportedly hit by an improvised explosive device in the Dadaab area of Garissa County.
Otuoma maintained that his performance should be judged by the development projects undertaken across Busia rather than criticism from political rivals.
He also made it clear that he was ready to return to the ballot in 2027, signalling his determination to defend his seat as political competition for the county’s top office gathers momentum.
The governor’s remarks come as leaders and potential aspirants begin positioning themselves ahead of the next General Election, with development delivery and leadership performance expected to feature prominently in campaigns.