President William Ruto has emphasized that his government is determined to eradicate the marginalisation that Northern Kenya has experienced over many years by ensuring the fair allocation of development projects and increasing the availability of government services.
While addressing the congregation in Griftu Town, Wajir West Constituency, Ruto said that the government is carrying out development programmes in all parts of the country with the main goal being that every individual in the nation is able to enjoy the fruits of national development and also takes pride in their identity as members of the nation.
The head of state examined the progress of road tarmacking works in Griftu Town, a project worth KSh1 billion. Also, he observed the road improvement will lead to better communication, increase economic transactions, and generally raise the standard of living of the local people.
The President also spoke to the locals about the upcoming national Madaraka Day celebrations that are set to take place in Wajir County for the first time. This national Madaraka Day celebration will be the first one in Northern Kenya, and the government believes that this act is a demonstration of their dedication to inclusivity and regional development.
Ruto pointed out that one of the major reforms in the region includes removing the additional vetting process that led to the residents of Northern Kenya being frustrated for years in getting National Identity Cards.
“We have abolished the discriminatory extra vetting process that for many years denied residents of Northern Kenya access to National Identity Cards, effectively locking them out of Government services and opportunities.” he said
He indicated that the removal of such a discriminatory provision has helped a large number of citizens in joining the government service system, getting job opportunities, and enjoying other major public programmes.
The President opened the curtain on the government’s planned affirmative action programme recruiting 100 teachers in every constituency in Northern Kenya as a way of boosting education.
Ruto said that this program will lead to hiring more teachers locally, solving the problem of understaffing, and ensuring that schools across the region don’t face any break in their teaching programmes.
President Ruto once again confirmed that his government is very much committed to promoting equality, creating more opportunities, and ensuring that development projects are delivered that’s fair to all.
