Two Principal Secretaries have rallied residents of Meru County behind President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira and his Forestry counterpart Gitonga Mugambi defended the Kenya Kwanza administration’s development record, citing ongoing and planned projects in electricity connectivity, roads, housing, water and healthcare.
The two PSs spoke during a last-mile electricity connectivity event at Giantune, where Dawood also called on residents to support the re-election bids of Ruto and Kindiki.
Dawood dismissed opinion polls suggesting unfavourable political fortunes for some Kenya Kwanza leaders, arguing that such surveys did not necessarily reflect voting patterns on the ground.
“In 2022, Azimio was rated as leading as campaigns continued, but after the elections many people were in shock by Kenya Kwanza’s victory. Ruto and Kindiki will shock many after winning in 2027. I won as an Independent candidate despite indications on social media of my defeat,” Dawood said.
The MP also called for the installation of 61 high-voltage transformers to address electricity connectivity challenges in the region.
He said about 55 per cent of households in Meru had been connected to electricity but noted that some homes, including those within Meru town, were yet to access the service.
“It is hurting that we have households within Meru CBD yet to be connected to electricity,” he said.
Wachira said 47,750 households in Meru County had been connected to electricity, with another 29,000 targeted under a Sh2.3 billion budget allocation.
He said the government was also undertaking other development programmes, including the revival of stalled road projects, construction of markets, affordable housing, water connectivity and the upgrading and equipping of hospitals.
Wachira cited the proposed Killer Nithi Bridge project and the Social Health Authority (SHA) programme as part of the government’s development agenda.
He called for unity in the Mt Kenya region, saying residents should recognise the development projects being implemented across the country.
“Our forefathers went into the forest and fought together while united to claim Kenyan Independence. Hakuna mtoto wa Mgongo na wa Tumbo. Meru overwhelmingly voted for retired President Mwai Kibaki, and they also voted for President Uhuru Kenyatta. It is time Mt Kenya supported Kindiki and Ruto’s second term, and in 2032 we have a debt to return the favour and vote for Kindiki as President,” Wachira said.
Mugambi said the government had initiated programmes and projects aimed at expanding economic opportunities and increasing household incomes.
The PSs urged residents to consider the administration’s development record as they prepare for the next General Election.
