This archive report was first published on 6 November 2019.
Kibra: Mariga Promises to Convert Police Stations into Small Business Centers ¶
McDonald Mariga, a Jubilee Party candidate for the Kibra by-election, has promised to convert police stations into small business centers if elected.
Mariga made the announcement during his campaign in Kibra, stating that the area does not need police stations.
"Vijana wetu walitimuliwa NYS siku ya Ijumaa, Novemba 8, wote watarejea kazini na hiyo itapunguza mambo mengi. Munajua ninachosema. Hatutaki vituo vya polisi Kibra, tutapunguza idadi ya vituo na badala yake kubuni biashara ambayo itawakimu vijan akama duka ya kinyozi, kuosha gari na salon," Mariga said.
Mariga also promised to provide jobs for youth who were laid off from the National Youth Service (NYS) and to build a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) center in the area within six months of being elected.
However, Mariga's promise to convert police stations into small business centers has not been well-received by many Kenyans, who have expressed concerns about the impact on security.
"Mimi ni mpiga kura Kibra lakini huyu jamaa Hapana mimi kama mama," said Maggie Kagonya.
"Nadhani Wizara ya Usalama wa Ndani ndio inajukumika na polisi na sio Mbunge. Na kwa kuleta NYS Kibra nani atawalipa? CDF ama Serikali Kuu?," asked Edwin Nyamweya.
Mariga's promise to convert police stations into small business centers has sparked debate among Kenyans, with some expressing concerns about the impact on security and others welcoming the idea of creating jobs and promoting entrepreneurship.
Published on November 6, 2019, at 11:32:35 AM.
