Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has expressed discontent over Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s recent visit to Nyeri County, stating that his office was not informed about the trip.
Speaking on Wednesday, February 5, Kahiga raised concerns about the lack of communication and coordination from the DP's office, calling it disrespectful.
Kahiga stated that he was completely unaware of the purpose of Kindiki’s visit, and wondered whether his presence was expected at any events.
“The other day I saw the deputy president had visited Nyeri. I don't understand why some people just want wrangles for nothing. The Governor's office represents the interests of the people.
"When a visitor of such status is visiting, we are given a notice that the deputy president is coming. However, in this case, we were not notified. We just had that he was in the county and we didn't know if we were supposed to be there or not. Is that right?" He asked
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Kahiga stressed the importance of mutual respect between the national and county governments, citing that both should work in harmony for the benefit of the people.
“Offices should respect each other. When they invite me for meetings in Nairobi, I go. Both the National and County governments are supposed to work together,” he added.
On Friday, January 31, Kindiki visited Nyeri County, focusing on development initiatives and addressing political dynamics in the region.
During his visit, Kindiki emphasized the government's commitment to completing stalled infrastructure projects, including 12 road constructions valued at Ksh 17 billion.
"The roads had stalled since 2019 because of financial challenges. It has been 6 years without any construction work going on here. Today, I have come here with good news. President Ruto has stabilised the economy, and now we have adequate funds to revive this road and all the stalled roads in Nyeri County and across the country," he said.
In addition to road projects, Kindiki also announced plans to connect over one million Kenyans to the national electricity grid within the next 20 months with Nyeri County allocated Ksh 733 million.
"The government is prioritising the completion of ongoing infrastructural development projects in Nyeri County and across the country to accelerate Kenya’s economic transformation agenda," he added.
