Ruto’s government accuse the Machakos Governor of interfering with the national govt projects
Ruto’s government accuses the Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti of interfering with the national govt projects in the county.
Trade and Industry Cabinet Moses Kuria has dared Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti to interfere with his plan to vacate squatters from public land in her county.
On November 10, Kuria complained to the Kenya National Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) members that Ndeti was impeding the government’s efforts to carry out its manufacturing and export agenda.
The CS insisted that the eviction campaign would help the populace as a whole and that she would take the fall if her county was left behind at the expense of a few people’s legal defense.
“When some counties are giving me land to do common user facilities, others are saying that they want to do encourage squatting on public land and that difference will start to show.
“I am not in a mood to fight, I have fought enough in my life, but when counties which have taken the wrong turn in the manufacturing and export agenda start to lag behind others, do not blame it on witchcraft,” Kuria stated.
Kuria disclosed that Ruto’s government had so far received land donations from three counties including Elgeyo Marakwet, Laikipia and Nyeri.
He said that the property owned by the East African Portland Cement Company will be included in the acreage he requested from each county for the establishment of common user facilities (EAPCC).
The spat between Wavinya and Kuria began when he declared that the land would be used to build an export-exclusive airport.
However, Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti criticized the CS for being haughty about the situation and failing to consult with the local leaders before issuing the decree.
“We as the people of Machakos are the ones who gave the community land which they used as a loan guarantee. We are not going to allow the evictions and we do not fear you,” Ndeti stated.
Her sentiments were echoed by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and Azimio principal Kalonzo Musyoka who insisted that the squatters are the genuine owners of the land.
Kalonzo vowed to lead a march to protest the directive in court as he had the title deeds and the court orders that saw the deal stuck between the members of the community.
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