This archive report was first published on 21 May 2020.
On May 21, 2020, Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru distributed relief food to over 800 families in Nyangati Ward, supporting them during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The donation was part of a continuing relief food aid program undertaken by the County in conjunction with the National Government.
Speaking at Kithiriti Primary School, Governor Waiguru said that the County Government is working closely with the National Government to map out areas affected by floods and COVID-19 to provide assistance.
She thanked President Uhuru Kenyatta for offering relief aid support, stating that it would go a long way in mitigating the situation.
"This is a lowland and a rice growing area, but farmers have lost their crops to floods, while others have even lost their property," she said, adding that vulnerable groups such as the elderly have been hit hard by COVID-19.
She emphasized that the County has many vulnerable people and has been trying to reach as many as possible with relief food.
Notably, Governor Waiguru also supported President Uhuru's move to crack down on errant party members, stating that they are not supportive of the Jubilee party agenda.
"The President is in charge of Jubilee party, and any member who is not adhering to the party's code of conduct ought to be disciplined," she said.
She added that all party members must respect the party leader and the party structures, and that discipline among party members is necessary for Jubilee to deliver on its manifesto.
