Africa-Press – Kenya. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki affirmed his readiness to look for former Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka to develop Ukambani region, which is central to the nation’s economic growth.
Speaking in Wote town, Makueni County, during the Empowerment Forum for micro and small-scale traders and women youth groups, Kindiki insisted that there is no enmity between him and the former VP and Wiper Party leader.
If anything, he said that he respects Kalonzo as his senior in the law profession and as a leader,” Kindiki said.
“I respect Kalonzo, who is my senior in law and is full of respect for all leaders. I will talk to him because what we want to see is the development of the region, like every other part of the country.”
The DP promised to look for Kalonzo for consultations on the region’s development.
He noted that he would not want to see the Wiper leader misled by politicians who mean no good for the country.
“I will look for him as you have tasked me to do so. We do not want him to be misled by those keen to destabilise the country through divisive and tribal politics.”
The Deputy President reiterated that the government will work with all leaders irrespective of their political affiliation, as it is the right thing to do.
“We are serving all Kenyans because every Kenyan pays taxes in one way or another. You cannot say this community does not have shares in government and therefore should not benefit from development. That is unacceptable and unconstitutional,” he said.
Kindiki promised to continue with the empowerment programs even as he reiterated its role in complementing ongoing initiatives geared at boosting income for hustlers at the grassroots.
“We believe our economy will grow if we enable those at the grassroots to flourish because they are the majority and play a big role in the nation’s economic growth,” he said.
Kindiki has been spearheading empowerment forums in the region over the last week, visiting places like Machakos Town, Masinga, Kangundo, Yatta, Mwala, Kitui East, Kitui Central, Kitui South, Kaiti, Kilome and Makueni constituencies.
The DP said stalled roads worth billions of shillings in the region, including the Emali-Ukia Road that had been ignored for years, have been funded and tendered for, and construction will commence soon.
Last-mile electricity projects are also ongoing in the three counties, with Makueni benefiting from Sh2 billion to connect 18,300 new homes.
In Makueni constituency, 4,300 homes will be connected for Sh370 million, he added.
Kindiki said new modern markets are also being put up in various towns in the County, with the largest in Wote town, as well as affordable housing projects after the government allocated money.
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