By D, KNA
Kirinyaga county governor, Anne Waiguru, has outlined the strides her administration has made in transforming the county, urging leaders to channel their energy towards service delivery and not be distracted by the 2027 elections.
Speaking during a prayer breakfast at the County Headquarters in Kutus, Waiguru said her administration has invested heavily in infrastructure, health, agriculture, and job creation.
She cited street lighting projects in Kagio, Kerugoya, and other towns, which she said have boosted businesses and security by enabling traders to operate even at night.
The governor praised the County staff, noting that Kirinyaga now employs over 2,200 workers. She also defended her leadership, saying attempts to impeach her were fueled by her refusal to engage in corruption.
“For the time I have been governor, Kirinyaga has achieved a lot. We have the best hospitals with the best doctors, 24 new dispensaries, and we have managed garbage across the County. My vision has always been about service to the people, not deals of corruption. My commitment is to leave Kirinyaga a changed County,” she said.
Waiguru highlighted that rice farming in Mwea has tripled, generating about Sh18 billion annually.
She added that dairy farmers have benefited from veterinary services and cooperatives that have supplied milk coolers, enabling Kirinyaga to produce its own brand of milk and yogurt.
Waiguru further announced that the county’s upcoming Industrial Park will create more than hundred thousand direct and indirect jobs for farmers, boosting employment opportunities.
“If we continue having visionary leaders, Kirinyaga will change forever. Our focus is to empower farmers, create jobs, and grow the economy,” she emphasized.
In a notable shift, Waiguru avoided making pronouncements on her preferred successor for 2027, unlike in past occasions, where she promised to guide residents on leadership choices, saying it is up to the people to decide who will best lead Kirinyaga into the future.
Kirinyaga county speaker, Muteti Murimi, echoed the governor’s sentiments, urging leaders to treat development as their greatest priority and legacy.
He reminded the electorate that devolution has brought significant benefits to Kenyans.
“It is time to add more energy to our work. Leaders should not lose sight of their mandate because of politics. Our focus must remain on service delivery,” Murimi said.
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IMG_1000380974: Kirinyaga county governor, Anne Waiguru, speaking during a prayer breakfast at the County Headquarters in Kutus, Kirinyaga County.
IMG_1000380973: Kirinyaga county governor, Anne Waiguru (in green), with other county leaders during a prayer breakfast in Kutus, Kirinyaga county.
