Development conscious people will agree with me on this: H.E William Kabogo has worked hard enough during his first term as the first Governor of Kiambu County. This is because of his focus on lifting the standards of the people of this great county. Governor Kabogo through the County office of Youth Affairs, created the Kiambu Biashara Fund which is one of his flagship projects under the leadership of Youth Executive Machel Waikenda. This fund is meant to help the Youth, Women and people living with disabilities.
Recently, the Governor increased the Kiambu Biashara Fund from Kshs 300 million to Kshs 400 million.(The target of the
fund kitty is Kshs 1 Billion due to rising demand.)
Over 70%people in Kiambu County rely on Agri-business and small businesses-good news to small farmers and entrepreneurs.
Over 70%people in Kiambu County rely on Agri-business and small businesses-good news to small farmers and entrepreneurs.
Another great improvement under his tenure is on
matters health. Hospitals are/have been raised to Level 4 standards, with great
improvements in service delivery. Thika Level 5 Hospital offers dialysis free to NHIF patients, twice a week. The hospitals have also introduced top quality and personalized dental care. With an upcoming Kidney Research Centre in Ruiru, Kiambu is set to hopefully conduct its first ever Kidney transplant by Kiambu doctors. All this because the health sector was
devolved to the county governments.
Shifting to his re-election bid, the Governor needs
to focus more on winning the youth and women votes. This is in line with his
first flagship project, the Kiambu Biashara funds. A lot of our youths need opportunities.
The youths represent the largest voting block. Easy access to the loans is a
great plus to his 2017 bid. The youths needs frequent seminars, done through
his government on open opportunities towards achieving the best. Women play a
greater role in influencing their families. And speaking of women
power, we all know what they can do. A good example is on the women chamas at
the grassroot levels. We have seen vast improvements in their homes, as a
result of proper managements of their chamas.
Githurai, Ruiru and Thika are the largest vote rich areas. Kiambu and its environs too have boarded his ship. He is strengthening and maintaining his strongholds through his development progress. Easy access roads, proper drainage and piped water to homes are the win points. At the grassroots level, opportunities to the youths and the women, majority who are in farming, is an added vote. Loans and access roads to their farms. Farm Produce needs to reach the markets. Through the Ward Administrators, His Excellency Kabogo can reach even the most marginalized area for their vote. If a Gubernatorial debate is to be held today and focus streamlined to development, the Governor would win 10-0.
Githurai, Ruiru and Thika are the largest vote rich areas. Kiambu and its environs too have boarded his ship. He is strengthening and maintaining his strongholds through his development progress. Easy access roads, proper drainage and piped water to homes are the win points. At the grassroots level, opportunities to the youths and the women, majority who are in farming, is an added vote. Loans and access roads to their farms. Farm Produce needs to reach the markets. Through the Ward Administrators, His Excellency Kabogo can reach even the most marginalized area for their vote. If a Gubernatorial debate is to be held today and focus streamlined to development, the Governor would win 10-0.
So, as we head for the next financial year, let the
focus be on Countywide infrastructure & urban planning. My opinion stands as Governor Kabogo still the best to spearhead growth of our beloved county Kiambu. His determination to make Kiambu the best makes me rate him 10/10.
By Arap Karuri
By Arap Karuri
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