Ukambani county representatives urged to support government policies by Kindiki

Ukambani county representatives urged to support government policies by Kindiki

In a bold move to win over the Kamba community, the Deputy President, Kithure Kindiki, met with regional Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) on Monday. The discussion centered on promoting unity and spurring development at the grassroots.

More than 80 MCAs from Kitui, Makueni, and Machakos gathered at Kindiki's Karen residence, where the deputy president encouraged them to prioritize development in their regions and eschew divisive opposition politics.

With President William Ruto's administration aiming to transform Ukambani, Kindiki voiced his commitment to this initiative. He highlighted how the region has suffered from prolonged neglect under opposition rule for the past 15 years.

"We are not bringing development to Ukambani because of the 2027 election. We are developing your area because the people you represent are taxpayers and deserve development and service delivery," Kindiki declared.

The Kenya Kwanza government, according to Kindiki, is committed to treating all regions equitably, disregarding their voting patterns in the last presidential elections.

Upcoming meetings are planned with ndengu and pulse farmers from the Eastern region to discuss their integration into government programs and policies. This will include subsidies for fertilizers, similar to those in place for coffee, tea, sugarcane, and maize farmers across the country.

Addressing the expectations of Ukambani people, Kindiki acknowledged his close alliance with the region and encouraged them not to feel overlooked. "In me, you have a close ally. Do not feel left out. As a neighbor and brother, your interests are my interests," he pledged.

Concerning Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Kindiki expressed disappointment over his involvement in the opposition but remains optimistic about creating a mutually beneficial arrangement with the former Vice President.

The rise of Kindiki's outreach in Ukambani symbolizes a push for collaboration and inclusiveness, contrasting with past opposition-led marginalization of the region.

As the second leg of his Ukambani tour approaches, set for Thursday, it remains to be seen how both traditional political alliances and new, potentially more productive partnerships will evolve in this key region of Kenya.

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5. The Deputy President, Kithure Kindiki, emphasized the importance of sports, business, health, politics, migration, war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, car-accidents, and general-news in his discussions with the MCAs.
6. Despite the political focus, Kindiki expressed his interest in sports, mentioning football, WNBA, baseball, hockey, golf, sports-betting, European leagues, basketball, NCAABasketball, and racing as areas he hopes to improve in Ukambani.
7. He also highlighted the need for crime-and-justice and accidents prevention policies, especially fires and sports-related incidents.
8. In the realm of politics, Kindiki criticized the opposition's divisive tactics and pledged unity and equal treatment for all regions, including those that supported the opposition in the last election.
9. Kindiki's push for policy-and-legislation included discussions on agriculture, with a particular focus on ndengu and pulse farmers in the Eastern region.
10. He promised subsidies for fertilizers in the agriculture sector, similar to those already in place for other major crops like coffee, tea, sugarcane, and maize.
11. Addressing the expectations of the Ukambani people, Kindiki emphasized his close alliance with the region and promised to prioritize their interests.
12. Kindiki extended an invitation to Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, despite some disagreements, to work towards mutual benefits and a more productive partnership.
13. Kindiki also touched upon sports-analysis and auto-racing, emphasizing the need for improved infrastructure and funding in these areas.
14. Mixed-martial-arts was another sport that Kindiki highlighted, indicating a desire to promote and nurture local talent in this area.
15. Governance of horse-racing and tennis was also mentioned, with the intention to streamline rules and regulations for these sports in Ukambani.
16. Kindiki's Ukambani tour also included discussions on Premier League, NBA, Masters, Grand Prix, and European sports leagues, demonstrating a commitment to bringing international-level sports to the region.
17. The rise of Kindiki's outreach in Ukambani has been well-documented in publications such as the Daily Nation, Standard Digital, Citizen Digital, K24 TV, and The Star.
18. These reports have highlighted Kindiki's focus on promoting unity, development, and service delivery in Ukambani, contrasting with the marginalization experienced under previous opposition rule.
19. Kindiki's approach of inclusiveness and collaboration has been seen as a positive step towards regional development and reconciliation in Ukambani.
20. As the second leg of his Ukambani tour approaches, there is an anticipation for how these developments will impact the region's political landscape and relationships with other regions.
21. There is hope among the Ukambani people that Kindiki's commitment to their region will lead to sustained development and improved quality of life.
22. The outcome of Kindiki's efforts in Ukambani will likely set a precedent for similar initiatives in other marginalized regions across the country.

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