In the heart of Homa Bay County, a man who has long stood as a defender of Governor Gladys Wanga is now speaking out in raw frustration. Maina KE, known for his calm and respectful nature, has broken his silence over unpaid bills that he says claimed his father’s life.
This is not the cry of a bitter opponent, but the voice of a loyal supporter pushed to the edge.
“If you have met me in real life, you’d know that I’m not anything close to rough, rude or unreasonable,” Maina wrote in a recent Facebook post.
He believes in respect, patience, and keeping a positive attitude even in tough times. For years, he has publicly supported Governor Wanga, defending her political interests when others turned away. He expected the same goodwill in return, especially on a deeply personal family matter.
But patience has run out. Maina states clearly that this delay in payment killed his father. He no longer wants empty promises or calls for more waiting.
“This patience killed my father. I don’t want to be patient and go in that path. I want a demonstration of ACTION. Just pay us like you have promised many many times,” he said.
Still, he insists he will continue to respect the governor, holding respect as a badge of honour.
His post includes an image with a direct message to the governor: “We are not children of lesser God. Your inhumane and insensitive demeanor has continued to add more pain to the injury.” He notes that while the county goes on as normal, his family suffers. He has defended her many times, even against warnings, but now asks for something concrete beyond more patience.
This story is not isolated. Comments on the post reveal others facing the same struggle. One person mentioned supplying computers and printers worth millions to the county years ago, still unpaid.
Another spoke of how pending bills have led to family losses and financial ruin across the county. Homa Bay has faced public scrutiny over large amounts of pending bills, with reports highlighting debts running into billions.
Governor Wanga has previously pledged to clear these bills and reported making some payments.
Yet for families like Maina’s, the reality on the ground feels different. Promises made many times have not brought relief. When suppliers and service providers go unpaid for years, it is not just about money. It destroys lives, breaks trust, and leaves people wondering if the system truly cares for ordinary citizens.
Maina’s words cut deep because they come from someone who believed in the leadership. He ends with a quiet resolve: “We wait. We warit.” But his plea is clear action is needed now.
In a county where development projects and service delivery depend on timely payments, ignoring these cries only deepens the pain. Leaders must remember that behind every pending bill is a human story, sometimes one of loss that no amount of patience can heal.
