This archive report was first published on 23 September 2019.
On Sunday, September 22, 2019, Deputy President William Ruto accompanied Jubilee leaders to Embu and Nairobi Counties, where they reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the party's development agenda.
Speaking at the St Peter and Paul Catholic Church Karolina in Manyatta, Embu County, and the Anglican Church of Kenya St Patrick's Kayole in Embakasi Central, the Deputy President emphasized the need for unity and diligence in pushing forward the interests of the people.
He noted that the Government was committed to transforming Nairobi City to meet the development needs of the people, with plans to spend Sh4 billion on constructing roads in Eastlands and Sh1.2 billion on a water pipeline to supply the commodity in the area.
Deputy President Ruto also announced that the Government would soon hold talks with leaders and county leadership to ensure that every estate in Nairobi is connected to a proper sewer system.
Other Jubilee leaders present included MPs Benjamin Gathiru, Charles Kanyi, Milicent Omanga, Jayne Kihara, Rigathi Gachagua, Kimani Ichungwa, Munene Wambugu, Eric Muchangi, John Muchiri, and Cecily Mbarire.
Mr. Ichungwa stated that Jubilee leaders were focused on addressing the needs of the people and would not engage in bad politics. He emphasized that the party would only engage in politics of development.
Mr. Kanyi cautioned Jubilee leaders not to fall into the trap of Opposition politics that is informed by disrespect and use of abusive language. He also expressed opposition to any constitutional amendment that would burden Nairobi County residents.
Ms. Omanga echoed Mr. Kanyi's sentiments, stating that Nairobi County residents would not back any constitutional amendment that would burden them.
