𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐄𝐈𝐃 𝐔𝐋-𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐑 𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀 𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐐𝐔𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝐈𝐕 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓.

H.E. Governor Dr. Fernandes Barasa, FCPA, joined Muslim faithful at Jamia Mosque Shianda in Mumias East Constituency for Eid ul-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

The prayers were led by Sheikh Idris Luvale, the Chairman of the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) Kakamega County Chapter, who commended the Governor for his continued support to the Muslim community and efforts in promoting unity and development across the country.

During the celebrations, Governor Barasa inaugurated the expansion of Shianda Mosque to improve its capacity and facilities for worshippers.

The Governor also highlighted ongoing national and county development projects and programmes in Kakamega County, including markets, access to water, electricity connectivity, affordable housing, and road upgrades. He further announced that he will preside over the groundbreaking of a Level 4 hospital in Mumias East in April to enhance access to quality healthcare.

He called on leaders to support ongoing development initiatives for the benefit of residents.

The Governor was accompanied by area MP Hon. Peter Salasya, former MP Hon. Benjamin Washiali, among other county officials and leaders.