35 Groups in Rhonda Ward, Nakuru County, have received improved kienyeji chicks in an empowerment program under the leadership of Governor Susan Kihika https://t.co/p1SJe0x6eL via @SusanKihika
The State House visit was truly productive and Governor @susankihika has every reason to smile!
β Completion of Afraha & Olenguruone Stadiums
β Lanet Airport back on track
β Itare Dam to resume
β Trauma Centre support
β RironiβMau Summit road kicks off in August
The Governor, in her address to mourners, called on the National Government to consider redesigning the road to stop future road carnage along the Njoro-Elburgon road.
Ruto's commitment to clearing KSh150 billion for suppliers by December 2025 is a genuine effort to support our hardworking enterprises. With the new digital procurement platform and his focus on economic stability, I have faith that heβll deliver on this promise. Letβs give him the benefit of doubt and for once trust in his leadership to bring hope and growth to our businesses and economy.
This sounds ambitious, but itβs dangerously vague and reeks of populism over practicality. Stopping all food imports ignores Kenyaβs reality. Although we are 92.5% self-sufficient, we still import 15.5% of critical foods due to production gaps. A blanket ban risks shortages and price spikes, hitting the poor hardest.
Investing in irrigation and climate resilience is great, but whereβs the funding plan? Kenyaβs 2024 budget already allocates over 60% to debt servicingβhow will you finance this without raising taxes or borrowing more?
Giving idle land to youth sounds noble, but land allocation is a legal minefield under the National Land Commission, and your "I will" approach skips due process, opening doors to corruption, as others have pointed out.
Finally, increasing food processing industries is a tired promise. ScienceDirect studies show Kenyan processors already struggle with supermarket entry barriers like capital and unfair competition. Whereβs your strategy to tackle these systemic issues? Without data-driven policies, this is just another set of empty "I will" promises, not a plan. Do better, Kiongozi.