This archive report was first published on 22 July 2019.
On Saturday, President Uhuru Kenyatta inaugurated the revamped New KCC Dandora factory in Nairobi's Molem estate, a project expected to increase milk production and create more jobs.
The President warned politicians against early 2022 campaigns, saying they would derail focus on the Big Four agenda and other development initiatives.
"We were in Eldoret and Nyahururu and are now in Nairobi for this project. We are doing this because of the unity we have achieved. People should focus on development, not sideshows," President Kenyatta said.
At the event, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko echoed the President's sentiments, stating that the Tangatanga and Kieleweke political grouping are not welcome in Nairobi.
"We have no time for groups talking about 2022. All we want is development," Governor Sonko said.
The two leaders promised to channel more resources to improving the livelihoods of city dwellers, particularly youths, and creating more jobs.
"We know our youth are still facing challenges. That is why we have to work together by investing more in projects that will give us the opportunities we want," President Kenyatta said.
The factory is expected to create 400 jobs and produce 160,000 litres of milk per day, although Trade Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said it has the potential to produce 300,000 litres per day.
More than 2,000 farmers from Nairobi and neighbouring counties attended the event, where the President also opened Nachu Plaza and Mwalimu Towers.
"Since independence we have had only one fire station but through your support we now have four," Governor Sonko said, highlighting the progress made in Nairobi under the President's support.
