The issue of pending bills in Homa Bay County has once again come into sharp focus after a painful account shared by Maina Ke, who accused Governor Gladys Wanga’s administration of ignoring his family’s repeated pleas during one of the most difficult periods of their lives.
According to Maina, his family spent years trying to get the county government to settle money that was allegedly owed to them for services already rendered. While his father was still alive and battling health challenges, the family reportedly reached out to Governor Wanga and county officials several times, hoping the payment would be made so they could continue meeting rising hospital expenses.
They were not asking for favors or handouts. They were simply asking for money they believed was rightfully theirs.
Maina says promises were made on several occasions. Assurances were given that the matter would be addressed. Yet nothing happened. The bills remained unpaid as medical costs continued to rise.
The family kept waiting, hoping the county government would act before it was too late. Instead, the delays continued.
Eventually, his father died, leaving behind a grieving family that was also struggling with a growing financial burden.
The challenges did not end with his death. Maina says the family once again appealed for help after hospital bills, mortuary charges and burial expenses accumulated to nearly KSh800,000.
They expected that the county government would finally address the issue, especially after the loss they had suffered. Instead, they claim they were met with silence. Calls went unanswered and the matter remained unresolved.
The family eventually buried their father without receiving the support they believed was owed to them. Years later, they are still demanding payment and accountability from those entrusted with managing public resources.
The allegations become even more serious because Maina claims Governor Wanga has shown more concern about protecting her brother, Robert Nyasuna, who he alleges conned the family out of KSh1 million, than helping resolve a legitimate debt.
These claims are likely to raise fresh questions among residents about priorities within the county administration and whether ordinary citizens are receiving fair treatment.
For many Kenyans, pending bills may sound like routine accounting issues discussed in government reports and audit documents. The reality on the ground is very different. Behind every unpaid bill is a family, a business, a supplier or a service provider whose survival often depends on timely payment. When county governments delay payments for years, the consequences extend far beyond paperwork.
Families fall into debt. Businesses collapse. Employees lose jobs. Patients miss treatment because money that should have been available is tied up in unpaid government obligations.
In some cases, people are forced to sell property, take expensive loans or rely on friends and relatives to survive while waiting for payments that may never come.
This is why Maina’s story resonates with many people. It is not only about one family. It reflects a wider concern that has affected countless individuals dealing with delayed county payments across the country.
Many suppliers have spent years moving from office to office seeking answers, only to encounter endless promises and little action.
Governor Gladys Wanga was elected to serve the people of Homa Bay and to ensure public resources are managed responsibly. Public office comes with a duty to treat citizens fairly and to honor verified obligations without unnecessary delays. When families repeatedly ask for payment of debts they believe are legitimate and receive no response, questions naturally arise about accountability and leadership.
Maina insists that his family is not seeking sympathy or special treatment. Their demand is simple. They want what they earned and what they believe is legally owed to them.
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