2025 Chairman’s Message

Hello, my heartfelt welcome and thank you for your wonderful, continued support.

As the year begins, I take this opportunity to celebrate with you the blessing of the New Year by reflecting on what we have achieved together and what we intend to do in the coming twelve months.

Years ago, we came together to form this community-based organization (CBO) in pursuit of one voice where we engage amongst ourselves and with others, public or private, on socio-economic development for the benefit of Mfangano.

In the past, we have been left behind in getting our fair share of the county or national government allocated subsidies or assistance. That neglect has to be stopped via proper realignment under one voice. We have seen outsiders recognizing the beauty and resources of the island, taking advantage of the opportunity without fully benefiting the community. This too has to stop with a view of better realignment in commercial arrangements with the community.

• MDF formally registered on 30/8/2021, with a structure of Council of Elders as the Advisory Council, the Management Committee of 6 elected officials, and 9 Sub-committees.
• Held a successful MDF launch and the Mfangano Leaders Conference on 21/12/2023 at the Peace Resort, Mfangano Island.
• Held our inaugural MDF AGM on 28/4/2023 at the Peace Resort.
• Passed a member-approved MDF Strategic Master Plan on 26/11/2023 for the period 2022 to 2027.
• Lobbied successfully for the creation and gazettement of the Suba Central Sub County in March 2022.
• Lobbied for the hosting of the 2022 Mashujaa Day celebrations at Ramba Primary School.
• Successfully lobbied for the Public Ferry inclusion in the National government budget at an initial amount of Ksh 300 million.
• Lobbied KPA for the rehabilitation of the Piers in Sena, Kendu Bay, Homa Bay, and Mbita at a cost of Ksh 1.2 billion.
• Launched the Members Airtime Program, which gives 4% of your purchase value to MDF coffers for operational working capital.
• Ended the year on a positive financial position with an investment of Ksh 600,000 in the Money Market Account with Co-operative Bank of Kenya.

Transportation and Allied Infrastructure

• Pursue procurement of the public ferry or rehabilitation of the Sena Pier.
• Pursue improvement and maintenance of the Mfangano Ring Road and feeder beach-access roads.

Power

• Work with KPLC to upgrade and minimize power blackouts.
• Create additional power substations at Wakula and Ugina.

MDF Investment Entity

• Host the 1st Mfangano People Investment Conference.
• Present investment opportunities via Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).

Education

• Deliver a 5-year Solar Power backup plan to support all Primary, Secondary, and Adult Education Centers.

Health

• Start earnest pursuit of a universal NHIF program for Mfangano.

Security and Public Administration

• Lobby for the upgrade of Sena Police Post and associated facilities to Police Station standards.

Infrastructure

• Lobby for the establishment of a clean water treatment and storage facility.