Leaders against KDF deployment in Somalia faulted
Former Agriculture Minister and Cherang’any Member of Parliament Kipruto Arap Kirwa faulted political leaders who are against the deployment of KDF soldiers in Somalia urging them to support the government’s initiative to restore peace among feuding neighboring countries.
While addressing Tran’s Nzoia residents in Kitale, Kipruto advised the political leaders to not politicize the move but instead look on the security side of it, and how it is helping this country grow economically.
He said Kenya’s economy has continued to flourish because of the good security and urged the government to support its neighboring countries maintain peace that would create conducive environment for continued exchange of goods.
He stated that 30% of the country’s foreign exchange is derived from the neighboring countries through the export of Agricultural products hence their stability is directly beneficial to the country.
“It’s not about our boundaries alone; we need to ensure our neighboring countries are secure. Statics shows that 30% of Kenya’s GDP is a product of process outside boarders of Kenya.” Kipruto said.
He also called on all political leaders to carry out peaceful campaigns not based on ethnicity and tribalism so as to have a peaceful election come 2017.
The former cabinet minister urged Kenyans to choose their leaders wisely without considering their political parties.
“Those leaders that we have were ones in Jubilee and ODM and they are same ones who we choose to lead us, we need to think about that since what Kenyans want is good leadership that brings development,” said Mr. Kipruto.
Hospital Ward MCA Simon Torotich called on Governors to account for funds they have been receiving from the national government for developments saying devolved corruption is hurting the country’s economic growth.
Mr. Torotich also lamented on the issue of voter transportation in various constituencies noting that it can be a hindrance in getting the good leadership in terms of service delivery since those who will have voted might not be from the constituencies or wards.