Remain united, DP Rigathi Gachagua tell restless Mt Kenya region

The Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has call for political unity in the restless vote rich Mount Kenya region amid emerging revolt against the president William Ruto administration despite having overwhelmingly voted for it.

Speaking at ACK Good Samaritan Nyangwa Church in Mbeere South constituency, Embu county where he held a fundraiser for the completion of the church yesterday, the DP said the region’s strength is its unity.

“Our unity is our strength. Never again will we be divided along the sub regions because we suffered for a long time when that happened.” Gachagua said.

Despite previously having voted and galvanised political mobilisation as one larger Central Kenya bloc, the region has now been divided into Mount Kenya West and Mount Kenya East.

The Deputy President said when the region has spoken in one voice it has realised development across the counties.

“From 2002 when we have been united we have benefitted from the government because of our unity. We must not be divided because that will be our downfall.” Gachagua lamented.

Embu leaders expressed led by Embu governor Cecil Mabarire support for the Ruto and Gachagua led administration saying they had shown strong interest in the implementation of key projects in the county.

“We shall support you because you have fully supported the people of Embu. You have always stood with us.” Mbarire noted.

Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku said the DP should be respected for his commitment in fighting for the best interests of the region.

“The Deputy President is our leader and must be respected for bringing together the region.” He said.

At the same time, the Gachagua said the government is implementing a raft of programmes to solve water shortages in Embu County to spur agricultural production.

Gachagua said Sh2.1billion has been allocated for the various water projects in Mbeere South and Mbeere North in the County to alleviate the challenges residents are facing.

“President William Ruto’s government will solve the water problems in Mbeere because this administration is committed to fulfilling the pledges made to the people.” He said during the event presided over by ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit.

Already Sh330million has already been channeled for the ongoing water projects in the area with more funds on the way, the DP revealed.

“We will invest over Sh2.1billion to complete all the projects including Kamburu, Kiambere and Masinga projects which will be completed in under three years.” He noted.

He said the tender for the Kamburu water project had already been floated and soon construction would commence.

“The President has tasked me with ensuring faster completion of these projects. I will not rest until they are completed.” The DP said.

The DP, who was accompanied by the governor, Senator Alexander Mundigi, host MP Nebart Muriuki, Ruku, and a host of MPs and MCAs, also said the war against illicit brews and drugs in the region will be intensified to wipe them out and save the youths from poisonous drinks.

“We will not allow the merchants of death to sell poison to our people like they freely did the last ten years. This has to stop. We appreciate the efforts by the Governor and the national administration officers who are working together in this fight in Embu.” He said.