Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has lauded Members of Parliament for overwhelmingly supporting the Building Bridges Constitution amendment Bill.
Waiguru said it was interesting to see some MPs, who were opposed to the document initially vote in support of the same.
The Governor said the initiative will benefit Mt Kenya region by ensuring equitable share of resources.
“I had carefully read this document and understood its contents hence my support right from the onset. It has good things for us and those who hadn’t read it well have now understood the benefits,” she said.
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Speaking at PCEA, Kagio town Church where she joined worshipers for a service, Waiguru said it is encouraging to see some MPs who were very opposed to the Initiative changed their mind upon reading the document.
“I don’t blame those who started criticizing and opposing the initiative which was mooted soon after the famous handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and the ODM Leader Raila Odinga, for they had not taken time to look at the document,” she told the worshipers.
The Governor also urged the Senate to pass the document overwhelmingly as the National Assembly did last week.
“Once this document becomes law, our County will be receiving Ksh 8.2 billion up from the current Ksh 4.2 billion which will enhance development in all the 20 Wards,” she said.
Waiguru revealed that at the moment the County can only disburse Ksh 100 million bursary with an average of only Ksh 3,000 per applicant due to the many needy cases.
She noted that once BBI is passed, Kirinyaga will be able to increase the amount to Ksh 500 million.
The Governor at the same time enumerated the various development projects her Government has accomplished despite the many challenges she encountered soon after being elected in 2017.
She said they have built 13 modern markets across the County, while plans are underway to do another 7 within this financial year.
Waiguru said Sagana Health Centre will be upgraded to an emergency facility due to its unique location along the ongoing construction of the Kenol-Marua dual carriage road.
