Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has assured residents of Northern Kenya that a future government under his coalition would prioritise equitable development and strengthen devolution to address longstanding regional disparities.
In a video message shared on his X account, Kalonzo said communities in Northern Kenya continue to face significant development gaps more than a decade after the introduction of devolution.
He noted that many residents still struggle with limited access to essential services, including schools, health facilities, water and infrastructure.
Kalonzo said the challenges facing the region are not only a result of limited national attention or inadequate budgetary allocations, but are also linked to weaknesses in how resources have been managed and distributed over the years.
“It is unfortunate that after thirteen years of devolution, many parts of Northern Kenya remain underserved,” he said.
“This is not because the region is excluded from national planning, but because the benefits of devolution have not always reached the people as intended.”
He said his coalition is committed to addressing historical imbalances and ensuring that local communities are placed at the centre of development planning.
“We are making a firm commitment to the people of Northern Kenya,” Kalonzo said.
“We will strengthen devolution, ensure resources are directed to critical services, and guarantee that every county receives what it needs to grow. No region should feel left behind.”
Kalonzo added that sustained investment in Northern Kenya would unlock economic potential across the wider region, promote equal opportunity and support people-centred leadership.
“Our goal is to ensure that every Kenyan, regardless of geography, enjoys the full promise of devolution. Northern Kenya deserves meaningful development and leadership that prioritises community wellbeing,” he said.
He further said his coalition is ready to work with local leaders, communities and development partners to support education, health, infrastructure and economic empowerment initiatives.
Kalonzo reaffirmed that Northern Kenya will remain a central pillar of his coalition’s national development agenda.