A section of Central Imenti residents in Meru County have expressed dissatisfaction with the parliamentary performance of their MP, Kirima Nguchine, accusing him of failing to adequately represent their interests and address pressing issues affecting the constituenc.
Speaking at Kaguma, the residents criticized the legislator over his contributions during parliamentary debates, claiming that he has failed to prioritize legislation and motions that could improve the livelihoods of ordinary citizens.
The residents questioned the MP’s effectiveness in Parliament, arguing that his background as a lawyer should enable him to understand legislative procedures and champion policies that address the needs of his constituents.
“Our MP has frustrated us with the way he speaks and handles bills in Parliament. Being a lawyer, he should be presenting relevant bills that can help us as residents of Central Imenti,” Kirimi said.
Kirimi accused the legislator of failing to meet the expectations of voters who elected him to represent their interests at the National Assembly.
He said residents have become increasingly frustrated with what they considered inadequate representation, particularly during parliamentary debates on matters affecting ordinary Kenyans.
Kirimi noted that the MP’s conduct during parliamentary proceedings has left some constituents questioning whether they made the right decision when electing him.
“We are very disappointed with how our MP has let us down, even in the way he speaks during important debates. His contributions are putting us, as residents of Central Imenti, in an embarrassing position,” Kirimi said.
The residents challenged Nguchine to improve his parliamentary performance and focus on addressing the challenges facing the constituency rather than engaging in debates they believe do not benefit the electorate.
Morris Mutembei, a resident of Central Imenti, raised concerns over the plight of unemployed young people, accusing the MP of failing to adequately articulate their challenges in Parliament.
Mutembei said many educated young people in the constituency continue to struggle financially despite having academic qualifications, arguing that their elected representative should be at the forefront of advocating for opportunities that could improve their economic circumstances.
“Our MP is frustrating us as young people by failing to present issues affecting us, such as unemployment, on the floor of Parliament. We now wonder whether we made the wrong choice by electing him,” Mutembei said.
He argued that young voters had expected the legislator to champion their interests through parliamentary debates and legislative proposals aimed at addressing unemployment and poverty.
Mutembei further criticized what he described as the MP’s difficulties in presenting motions and contributing effectively to parliamentary proceedings.
He said the legislator’s performance has become a source of disappointment among educated young people in the constituency, who expect stronger representation at the national level.
“Seeing our MP struggle to present bills in Parliament, including reading a motion, brings shame to us. As educated young people from Central Imenti, we feel disappointed and dishonored by his performance,” Mutembei said.
Mark Mutuma, another resident echoed the concerns, saying the MP needs to improve his parliamentary contributions and demonstrate greater commitment to the responsibilities entrusted to him by voters.
Mutuma said residents are concerned about the legislator’s handling of parliamentary motions and urged him to take their criticism seriously.
He warned that continued dissatisfaction with the MP’s performance could influence voters’ decisions during the next General Election.
The residents also urged individuals interested in contesting the Central Imenti parliamentary seat to come forward and offer alternative leadership. They expressed support for youthful leadership, calling on aspiring candidates such as Mkulima to declare their interest in the seat and seek the electorate’s support in the next General Election.
“We are telling our MP that the way he struggled to read a motion in Parliament was shameful. He has embarrassed the people of Central Imenti, and if he does not improve, we will vote him out in the next General Election,” Mutembei said.
The residents maintained that their concerns center on the need for effective representation, meaningful parliamentary contributions and greater attention to the economic challenges facing Central Imenti.
