{"id":51062,"date":"2024-06-09T15:03:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T15:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2024\/06\/09\/governors-call-for-national-dialogue-on-resource-sharing-to-ensure-equity\/"},"modified":"2024-06-09T15:03:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-09T15:03:09","slug":"governors-call-for-national-dialogue-on-resource-sharing-to-ensure-equity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/governors-call-for-national-dialogue-on-resource-sharing-to-ensure-equity\/","title":{"rendered":"Governors Call for National Dialogue on Resource Sharing to Ensure Equity"},"content":{"rendered":"

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9<\/strong> \u2013 Governors Irungu Kang\u2019ata of Murang\u2019a County and Muthomi Njuki of Tharaka Nithi County have called for a national dialogue to create a harmonized framework for resource sharing that benefits all Kenyans.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Sunday at a church service in Nakuru, Kang\u2019ata emphasized the need for leaders to unite Kenyans through a balanced sharing formula. \u201cI see debates about \u2018one man, one shilling, one vote\u2019 and \u2018one kilometer, one shilling, one vote.\u2019 My view is, let\u2019s combine both and make it \u2018one God, one aim, one destiny,\u2019\u201d said Kang\u2019ata.<\/p>\n

Kang\u2019ata continued, expressing his belief that leaders can combat poverty, create prosperity, and foster community unity. \u201cWe need to build a society where every Kenyan is happy, regardless of where they live. It is our duty as leaders to unite the citizens,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Njuki supported Kang\u2019ata\u2019s suggestion, stressing that leaders should engage in dialogue to provide unity across different counties. \u201cWith the wisdom of leaders, it is possible to have a formula that can equalize everyone and ensure every Kenyan benefits,\u201d Njuki stated.<\/p>\n

Njuki further emphasized that a balanced formula could be achieved through parliamentary debate, ensuring equitable distribution of resources. The two leaders\u2019 remarks come in response to the heated political discussions sparked by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua\u2019s advocacy for the \u201cOne Man, One Vote, One Shilling\u201d formula to benefit the Mt. Kenya region.<\/p>\n

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria assured President William Ruto and Deputy President Gachagua that the Mt. Kenya region remains steadfast in its support for the Kenya Kwanza government. Speaking at the same church service, Kuria emphasized the critical role the region\u2019s votes played in bringing the ruling Kenya Kwanza government to power. He noted that while the region remains committed to the coalition, individuals who wish to leave are free to do so.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur people fought hard for this government. As members of the UDA party, we formed the Kenya Kwanza government, and we would be foolish to let others take away what we have built together. Even women don\u2019t walk away from their homes during harvest time,\u201d Kuria said.<\/p>\n

He cautioned leaders from the Mt. Kenya region to ensure they benefit from the government, noting that some leaders are eager to reap the rewards of the region\u2019s investments without having contributed. \u201cLet us be careful because if some of us decide to leave, there are people strategically waiting for that opportunity to benefit greatly from what we have worked hard for,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Kuria\u2019s remarks come amid Gachagua\u2019s push for unity among Mt. Kenya leaders to prevent possible divisions within the region. Gachagua has strongly defended his efforts to promote unity, stating that national progress requires all Kenyans to be united.<\/p>\n

\u201cAny disunity in any small area will affect the unity of the country. I agree with my brother Moses Kuria in asking the Akorino Church to be united. That is true, but if we have problems within one small area and another, it will not work. The unity we are calling for is the unity of Kenya, but we are doing it from the bottom up,\u201d Gachagua said.<\/p>\n

At the Annual Akorino Conference in Nakuru, Gachagua reiterated his commitment to advocating for the interests and unity of the Mt. Kenya region. He emphasized the importance of national unity while highlighting the potential risks of division in any part of the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe coming together of the Akorinos does not mean they are uniting against the Catholic Church or the PCEA. It is because they have their unique challenges,\u201d he explained. The Deputy President stressed that the unity he is championing is for the entire country but from a \u201cbottom-up\u201d approach.<\/p>\n

Gachagua has faced criticism from some of President Ruto\u2019s allies, who accuse him of promoting tribal politics through his calls for a united Mt. Kenya region. He is also an advocate of the \u201cone man, one vote, one shilling\u201d revenue-sharing formula.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, Gachagua urged leaders to avoid creating false narratives. \u201cThe bottom-up economic transformation agenda starts from down coming up. It is the same with unity. It starts at the home between the husband and wife, then the village, location, sub-county, county, and the rest of Kenya,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Gachagua reaffirmed his loyalty to President Ruto, who was also present at the Akorino event. \u201cMy work is to assist you in the management of the affairs of the country. As you champion the economic transformation of the country, as your deputy, I help you from the background. In my estimation, and you have not told me otherwise, I think I have done what is possible within my limited ability,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

The Deputy President also highlighted his role as a peacemaker, citing his efforts to resolve conflicts in various regions, including Kericho, Kiambu, Meru, and Nakuru counties. \u201cI do this because any disunity in any small area will affect the unity of the entire country,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

Gachagua clarified that the unity he advocates for is not targeted against any region or community but is a unity of purpose. \u201cPeople have unique challenges and peculiar interests that are specific to themselves,\u201d he stated.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9 \u2013 Governors Irungu Kang\u2019ata of Murang\u2019a County and Muthomi Njuki of Tharaka Nithi County have called for a national dialogue to create a harmonized framework for resource sharing that benefits all Kenyans. Speaking on Sunday at a church service in Nakuru, Kang\u2019ata emphasized the need for leaders to unite Kenyans through […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51062","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51062","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51062"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51062\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51062"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51062"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}