Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has asked President William Ruto to allow him to procure a rescue chopper.
Speaking on Thursday, August 29during the Thanksgiving ceremony of Treasury CS John Mbadi in Homa Bay County, Joho said he has been informed about people losing their lives in Lake Victoria.
The Mining CS noted that a rescue helicopter will help in cases of emergence in the lake.
"I have been told that people are dying here every day in the lake while trying to earn a living. Mr President, I am organizing the ministry's work, but when you give the command, everyone will follow.
“I know that on Saturday you will be visiting the search and rescue and communication project in Kisumu, Honorable President, and I want you, while you are there, to give me the order, and I will pass it on to my people, that in this area of Lake Victoria, we urgently need to procure a rescue helicopter to save people in the lake,” Joho stated.
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At the same time, Joho issued a warning to individuals exploiting small-scale miners in the Nyanza and Western regions.
He disclosed that President Ruto directed him to ensure that the small-scale miners are not mistreated.
"Anyone who mistreats small-scale miners in this area, we will deal with you very seriously."
Further, CS Joho tanked President Ruto for forming a broad-based government to unite the country and promised to deliver in his role at the Ministry of Mining.
“I thank you, President Ruto, for demonstrating leadership of uniting the entire nation. I want to assure you that the work you have entrusted me with in the ministry will be done properly,” he added.
