This archive report was first published on 13 December 2019.
On Friday, President Uhuru Kenyatta warned against the misuse of public resources and urged citizens to hold elected leaders accountable for funds entrusted to them.
Speaking in Mbalambala, Garissa County, during the commissioning of the 54MW Garissa solar power plant, the President emphasized the need for infrastructure projects to be implemented across the country to create an enabling environment for investment, wealth, and employment creation.
"We want money allocated for development to go to the right projects, not the pockets of a few people. You, the people, are our employers, and you have the right to hold us as leaders to account to ensure your money is used properly," said President Kenyatta.
The 54MW Garissa solar power plant, developed by the Rural Energy Authority (REA) at a cost of Shs13 billion, is the largest in East and Central Africa and adds to Kenya's profile as a leader in renewable energy generation in Africa.
President Kenyatta announced that Garissa, which previously relied on unstable thermal power, is now fully connected to the national power grid.
He also stated that the government is keen on narrowing the development gap between regions of the country, adding that every Kenyan is part of his administration's development agenda.
