- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula assures Tana River and Lamu Counties that gov’t will address their perennial challenges
- Lamu East MP Ruweida Obbo challenges Government to treat indigenous communities differently
- Tana River Senator Mungatana urges residents to support President Ruto dispensing cost of fuel as a global phenomenon
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetangula attended the homecoming ceremony of Garsen North Ward MCA, Hon. Dumba Semi, who won his election under the Ford Kenya banner.
During the event, the Speaker was welcomed by Ford Kenya National chairman and Garsen MP, Hon. Ali Wario. It was an occasion where Speaker Wetangula’s humility shone, as he, despite holding the position of Acting President, attended an MCA’s homecoming celebration.
Lamu East Member of Parliament Hon. Cpt. Ruweida Obbo raised concerns about the marginalization of Lamu and Tana River County, emphasizing the need for development and employment opportunities in these regions.
Local leaders also highlighted the pressing issue of insecurity, appealing to the Speaker for intervention.
Expressing his gratitude, the Speaker thanked both the residents of Garsen North Ward and the youth for entrusting their leadership to a younger generation.
He pointed out the recurring challenges in Lamu and Tana River County, including insecurity, land disputes, and marginalization.
He revealed his efforts to arrange a meeting with Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kindiki Kithure and local leaders to tackle these issues comprehensively.
Senator Mungatana addressed the rising price of crude oil, which had global implications on fuel costs, urging residents to support the President.
The Speaker underscored the importance of development projects, particularly TARDA, in providing employment opportunities for the local community.
He also mentioned a visit from a Bipartisan team led by Hon. Kalonzo Musyoka and Leader of Majority Hon. Kimani Ichungwa, assuring that progress was on the right track and emphasizing their commitment to preventing any exploitation of their discussions.
Furthermore, Speaker Wetangula participated as the chief guest in the groundbreaking ceremony of Kokanne Gobbo Secondary School in Danisa, Tana River County.
He highlighted the significance of the National Government Fund in building schools to promote education, emphasizing education as an equalizer.
In closing, Speaker Wetangula reiterated the need for affirmative action in marginalized areas and stressed the potential of Tana River County as a food basket for Kenya.
“We want to turn Tana River from a county in need to a county that gives,” said the Speaker, advocating for differential qualifications to benefit indigent communities.
He was joined in the homecoming ceremony by the Host Governor H.E. Dhadho Godana, area Senator Hon. Danson Mungatana, Hon. Majimbo Kalasinga (Kabuchai), Hon. Said Hiribae (Galole), Hon. Innocent Mugabe (Lukuyani), and Hon. (Capt.) Ruweida Obo (Lamu East)