Alfred Mutua, the cabinet secretary for labor, has issued a statement outlining the topics covered at a meeting with Ukambani region leaders. The former governor of Machakos County listed six topics they had discussed, including seven issues they planned to bring up with President William Ruto during a future meeting.
“We are set to engage H.E. the President William Ruto to discuss urgent development priorities including; road Infrastructure by enhancing connectivity to boost economic growth,” Mutua said.
The leaders also decided to bring up issues related to the region’s water resources, electrical supply, and educational standards during their meeting.
Other important concerns that would be brought to the President’s attention were business support, employment possibilities, and professional appointments to important positions in the Kenya Kwanza Government.
Mwengi Mutuse, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kibwezi West, was one of the leaders in attendance at the meeting and was photographed speaking.
After filing a motion to remove former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office in early October, Mutuse played a key role in his dismissal. The Senate upheld the National Assembly’s vote to remove Gachagua from office, and on October 17, he was successfully impeached.
The Kamba leaders also talked about five other issues, such as the availability of leadership and chances for empowerment for the people of Ukambani, in addition to the seven requests they made to Ruto. A discussion about developmental priorities came right after this.
Unity and honesty were important factors in this conversation, according to CS Mutua.
“The leaders had committed to mentorship and skills development programs to prepare young people for future leadership roles,” he said, referring to the third topic they covered, which was youth empowerment.
In addition, they launched a plan for community participation by going on listening tours in nations where there is a sizable Kamba population.
This would include counties with a sizable Kamba population, such as Nairobi, Kilifi, Mombasa, Taveta, Embu, and Kwale, as well as the three counties that are primarily Ukambani: Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni.
The leaders also developed an action plan that stated, “The Kamba community is an integral part of Kenya, and we must take a proactive role in national development,” in an effort to increase the country’s contribution. We need to reach our full potential, take advantage of the chances that present themselves, and establish ourselves as important players in Kenya’s development.”
This will involve development follow-ups, youth programming, and community visits.
