Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has lectured Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro on education support and local development. He told Nyoro to visit Homa Bay Town Constituency for benchmarking. Kaluma said he is already turning the area into Singapore. This came after Nyoro spoke about bursaries and school fees in the media.
Kaluma posted the message on social media yesterday. He pointed out that Nyoro gives bursaries to only a handful of students in mixed day schools. Yet Nyoro makes noise about people helping day and boarding students, plus those in tertiary and university levels.
Kaluma feels this is unfair. He said his own work in Homa Bay covers more students. He has given bursaries to thousands over the years to help disadvantaged kids finish school.
Nyoro, from Murang’a, often talks about education costs. He has pushed the government on capitation funds and fee hikes. Last week, he warned parents might protest over delays in money for schools. He said the state sent very little for the first term of 2026. Nyoro claims this hurts poor families. He wants clear policies so no one pays extra unauthorized fees.
Kaluma sees this as hypocrisy. In Homa Bay Town, he says his efforts reach many more. He has built schools, fixed roads, renovated markets, and added modern facilities. Projects include the rebuilt Homa Bay Pier, affordable housing, and a lakeshore amphitheatre.
He credits some to President William Ruto’s government. Kaluma even backed Ruto’s vision to make Kenya like Singapore. He posted about it late last year, saying Kenya is heading to Canaan through Singapore.
The two MPs come from different sides. Kaluma is with ODM, while Nyoro aligns with Kenya Kwanza. They have clashed before on budget issues and committee roles.
In 2025, Kaluma said Nyoro did not fight to keep his chair in the Budget and Appropriations Committee. Nyoro has a strong record in education debates. He led efforts to keep fees low and get more funds out.
Homa Bay Town sits in a lakeside area with fishing and farming. Many families struggle with school costs. Kaluma says his bursaries help those in day schools, boarding, and higher learning.
He claims over 10,000 beneficiaries since he took office in 2013. Nyoro focuses on national policy. He pushes for full funding so no parent pays extra.
stanceWith 2027 elections coming, bursaries and development become big talking points. Voters in both constituencies watch closely. In Homa Bay, people like Kaluma’s local projects. In Murang’a, Nyoro’s stance on fees gets attention.
Kaluma has kept up his development push. He thanks Ruto for reviving forgotten areas. Nyoro keeps pressing on education rights. He says policies must protect parents and learners.
The back and forth plays out online and in the media. Kaluma’s Singapore remark ties to his vision for Homa Bay. He wants the constituency to grow fast like the city-state. Nyoro might visit one day to see for himself.
For now, the lecture stands. Kaluma wants more focus on real help for students across all levels. Nyoro continues his calls for better government support. Kenyan parents hope both sides push for real change in schools. This debate reminds us education stays a hot topic. Leaders will keep talking about it as the year goes on.
