Stop 2032 succession politics, focus on nation building, DP Gachagua tell Kenya Kwanza politicians
The Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has lashed out at Kenya Kwanza politicians telling them off on the ongoing 2032 succession politics urging them to instead focus on nation building.
He made the remarks today while attending an interdenominational church service and fundraiser for churches in Mt. Elgon at Kopsiro DCC grounds, Bungoma county.
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale recently sparked the 2032 succession politics saying the DP should not expect to be an automatic successor.
“I see some of us are lost. They are discussing 2032 succession politics (naona watu wetu wengine wamepotea wanongelelea maneno ya 2032). We are only one year in office. The conversation is premature. Mimi niko busy naangalia mambo ya maziwa, kahawa na saa hii elnino. We are focused on the economy. If you want to engage on that debate don’t drag us. I have no time.” The DP noted.
He added that on his mandate of overseeing reforms in the agricultural sector, the reforms in the coffee, tea and dairy sub sector will soon be felt by farmers maintaining that he remains undeterred in his resolve to ensure farmers reap from their efforts.
“On coffee matters, we acknowledge Mt. Elgon and the larger Bungoma county is also a coffee growing area. I am pushing for coffee reforms countrywide and will continue pushing for the better rates for all farmers countrywide. I continue to seek direct markets globally. Next year I will be in this region for a coffee conference of all coffee farmers countrywide.” He said.
The DP was accompanied by the Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula, Bungoma governor Kenneth Lusaka, Bungoma Senator David Wakoli, Deputy governor Jennipher Mbatiany, Mt. Elgon MP Fred Kapondi ,Kesses MP Julius Rutto, Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, Sirisia MP John Waluke, Webuye West MP Daniel Wanyama, Health Principal Secretary Harry Kimutai among others.
