Diaspora remittances are a game changer in Kenya’s economy, Wetang’ula says

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula says Kenya must be stabilized economically including through diaspora forex exchange.

Speaking today during a women empowerment forum at the Nyamache grounds organised by Kisii Woman Rep Dorice Donya, the Speaker cautioned Kenyans living and working abroad especially those in the United States to reject malicious advice from visionless leaders, in apparent reference to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who is currently on a tour on the US.

Wetang’ula said individuals asking Kenyans living abroad not to build their country had lost direction.

“Kenya is home and the money received from abroad in dollars is used to stabilise the economy through foreign exchange. The Kisii people mean business and this is clear from what our sons and daughters abroad have done at home.”

He said Gusii region is richly blessed with fertile lands and consistent rainfall making it ideal for banana, avocado and sugarcane farming, among other crops.

“Some of these farming and businesses thrive because of what families receive from the Diaspora. The start-up capital for most of the activities here is from our children living in different countries abroad.”

He assured Gusii residents that tea bonuses will be reviewed to match those paid to farmers in other regions.

“What goes out into the market is a mirror of what Kenya produces. No region should be discriminated when it comes to earnings.”

Wetang’ula commended the local leadership for ensuring that the Gusii Community has a presence in each and every sector of the economy, citing transport, agriculture and housing.

“Together we join hands to build our great nation, Kenya.”

The Speaker was accompanied by several national and local leaders who are equally committed to advancing the empowerment agenda and supporting grassroots development initiatives.

Donya said the idea to empower Kenyans through structured groups is part of the Bottomo Up Economic Economic Agenda that the Kenya Kwanza government promised Kenyans.

“The idea is unstoppable, we are not giving you money to go share amongst yourself. Use it to empower yourself collectively.”

National Assembly Chief Whip Slyvanous Osoro said the country is headed to the right direction.

“I will continue to speak my mind. We stand to gain as a community when we support those other political groupings.” he noted.

Kericho Senator Aron Cheruyoit has rallied on the Gusii Community to join other Kenyans in the development of the Nation saying there are those who have mastered the art of political wave in every general election.

“There are those whose interest is to support one of you just to get elected. No single tribal in this Country can win an election. We need to form partnerships if indeed our aim is to offer good leadership.”noted Hon. Aaron.

Migori Senator Eddy Oketch called on Kenyans to shun tribal leaders. “We must call out on those leaders whose main agenda is to polarise this on tribal outfits.”

Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi says the country is ripe for politics anchored on ideas and not rhetoric.

“The Kenya Kwanza leadership has done what its leadership had promised. Am sure President William Ruto is determined to deliver the government agenda.”

Wetang’ula emphasised that Kenya must be built through unity and not hatred and tribal alignments. He said that leaders are determined to move across the country to uplift businesses terming them the backbone of the Kenyan economy.