I have heard the voice of Kenyans and therefore decided to withdraw the Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024 (National Assembly Bills No. 28 of 2024).
I will officially be writing to the Speaker of the
@NAssemblyKE
to withdraw the
#MaandamanoBill
.
As a Member of Parliament, I will always do justice to the people of Mbeere North and to the people of Kenya. That is my constitutional duty.
#FinanceBill2024
Attending the inaugural Kenya Kwanza elected leaders meeting at the Deputy President's Karen Residence, hosted by the President-Elect H.E.
@WilliamsRuto
. Building networks with national leaders to deliver on our mandate.
The Bill was founded on the need to give effect to article 37 of the Constitution and to enhance the safety and security of the protestors, non-protestors and businesses. However, I have agreed with the will of Kenyans that the bill be withdrawn.
#MaandamanoBill
Attending the Orientation of MPs – Elect of the 13th Parliament at the
@NAssemblyKE
Buildings Today to ready myself to actively represent my Mbeere North Constituents.
#ChangeHasCome
Yesterday I attended the wedding of Muteti Ndathi and Pamela at Karambari ACK Church, Muminji, Mbeere North.
Congratulations to the newlyweds as they start their next stage in life as man and wife.
I have conceded to the will of Kenyans and thus withdraws the Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024. The Bill was headed for Public Participation stage
Having a causerie with the Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Hon.
@kipmurkomen
on the sidelines of the Kenya Kwanza Leaders Caucus meeting hosted by the President-Elect H.E.
@WilliamsRuto
at the Official Residence of the Deputy President, Karen.
Today I held a consultative and lengthy conversation with the CEO of Water Sector Trust Fund (WSTF) Mr. Willis Ombai in his office to discuss kicking off a comprehensive water project for the people of Mbeere North. I'm a confident that we will actualize this plan!
The spirits of our forefathers CANNOT allow us to CATCH SLEEP when we cannot HERD our COWS in land they used to GRAZE because the land is currently under custody of TARDA. MBEERE needs to REVISIT the HOLDING of GRAZING LAND and WATERING HOLES as a matter of URGENCY.
Rûkû GK
MP
Kathanje Borehole in Muminji Ward, Mbeere North, is taking shape with the ongoing installation of a water storage tank. Various teams have been engaged in post-drilling works to ensure the residents can access safe water. The Borehole is sponsored by
@EABL_PLC
.
In support of the President's agenda, earlier in the day I joined the CS for Agriculture Hon.
@mithika_Linturi
and other leaders to flag off a Relief Food Program in Mbeere South as part of an ongoing nationwide campaign to mitigate hunger, as we target increased food production.
The Gikuyari-Kirie-Ishiara-Kirie-Ngiiri Road is a critical infrastructure for the Mbeere North economy and access to public services, which is why we have written to the Transport & Infrastructure CS Hon.
@kipmurkomen
requesting him to prioritize it and allocate a budget for it.
I was pleased to join the President-Elect H.E.
@WilliamsRuto
, the Deputy President-Elect H.E.
@rigathi
, and other national and county leaders in a Thanksgiving Service at Gathiruini PCEA, Githunguri Constituency, Kiambu County.
As I had emphasized three weeks ago, any Finance Bill proposal that does not enhance the four factors of production (Labour, Capital, Land and Entrepreneurship) must not be a discussion in Parliament. We will do justice to the people of Kenya
#FinanceBill2024
Works has started at the Kanyuambora - Kamumu - Siakago Road. I inspected the impassable Kiamukenda section alongside the Contractor STECOL Representative Mr. Lee as making the road motorable is prioritized. This is a result of a previous meeting with
@KeRRA_Ke
DG Eng. Kandie.
Today we have agreed with East African Breweries that they will launch a partnership with Mbeere North farmers to grow sorghum, with EABL as the ready market. The plan will see struggling families in my constituency grow their income and improve their standards of living.
After several meetings with EABL officials to lobby the company to support the people of Mbeere North with reliable water projects, today we have commissioned the drilling of the first EABL Borehole at Kathanje, Muminji Ward. The borehole will produce about 14000 litres per hour.
Eastern Regional Commissioner Mr. Achoki has announced that no police officer previously in Siakago Police Station will serve in the town. Has immediately appointed a new OCS to head the township station and removed the Deputy OCS from Siakago Town to end the
#SecurityCrisis
.
Held an inaugural meeting with the KCB Foundation team led by Steve Matee (Programme Manager) and Hellen Kamau (Training Manager) to discuss multiple areas of partnership, in education, sustainability and Climate Change, MSMEs Development and youth employment.
Today we hosted the CS for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation
@WahomeHon
who presided over the Groundbreaking of the Mega Ena-Siakago-Muminji Water Project in a colourful event at Cianyi, Nthawa Ward, Mbeere North. Governor
@CecilyMbarire
witnessed the commissioning.
#WeTheNorth
Interacting with H.E. The President Dr. William Samoei Ruto after his inaugural address to the Joint Parliament Sitting yesterday. His commitment to actualizing the Hustlers Fund prepares a path to an economic revolution through empowered small and medium enterprises.
Held a structured conversation with the Safaricom Foundation team led by Karen Basiye, Director Sustainable Business, Evelyne Serro, Director Social Impact and MPESA Foundation and Nicholas Wechuli, Program Manager, to discuss areas we can partner in Mbeere North Constituency.
Today morning my cross-sectional delegation from Mbeere North and I held extensive consultations with the CEO of
@Irrigation_Auth
Mr. Gitonga Mugambi and NIA Head of Planning Eng. Kabuti to deliberate on implementing multiple irrigation projects across the Constituency.
We will let Kenyans know once the formal withdrawal process is complete and when the Speaker makes a communication on the withdrawal of Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024.
In the meantime let's all get back to building a better Kenya.
My delegation and I held crucial consultations with the CEO TARDA Mr. Liban Duba and his entire Management Team to deliberate on areas of mutual partnership to ensure the public resources in the agency's custodianship provides the Mbeere North community optimal value.
This morning I paid a visit to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Headquarters to follow up on the progress the government has made to reconstruct the Karerema Bridge that collapsed earlier this week.
President
@WilliamsRuto
made Kenyans and Africa proud as he articulated global issues, continental challenges and the aspirations of the Kenyan people as he addressed
#UNGA
77 last evening. And that's just the beginning.
@K24Tv
Today I had a very productive meeting with
@KeEquityBank
Director Public Sector Banking, Mr. David Nyamu to seek partnerships and support in various sectors in Mbeere North. We have agreed on areas of support and mutual benefits between Equity and the people of Mbeere N.🧵
My Motion on Development of a Policy and Funding for Junior Secondary Schools has received overwhelming Bi-Partisan support at the
@NAssemblyKE
. Thank you Honorable Members for seeing the need to streamline management and funding of JSS in Kenya.
Taking my Oath of Office as the Member of Parliament for Mbeere North in the
@NAssemblyKE
today. I pledge to uphold, respect and protect our Constitution.
My team and I had a breakfast meeting today with officials from the British High Commission, Nairobi, led by Political Counselor Daniel Johnson to discuss areas of partnerships at the Constituency level. Also sought to partner with British NGOs in various sectors.
Late in the afternoon today I held a constructive meeting with the Managing Director of EMBEWASCO Mr. Mutuku and other senior management officials of the company at their offices at Siakago to discuss various short-term water project initiatives for Mbeere North
#ChangeHasCome
Held discussions with CEO Tana Water Works Development Agency Eng. Philip Gichuki to exchange notes on the progress of planned construction of Kamumu Dam, 40M rehabilitation of Ena-Siakago water project and 30M to build a water 🌊 pipeline to Muminji with
@NDMA_Kenya
giving 20M.
My wife Caroline and I meet the President, H.E. William Samoei Ruto, at the Statehouse Luncheon last evening after his inauguration at the Kasarani Stadium.
I was happy to join the people of Ciangera during a fundraiser at ACK Church, Ciangera, in Evurore Ward, after their Sunday Service. We will work together to support God's work and service in every way we can.
In the top five (5) most active Members of the National Assembly in the latest scorecard released by the
@NAssemblyKE
— Parliament. Also the top most active MP from the Kenya Kwanza Coalition.
#ParliamentaryScorecard
Potholes along Muthatari-Siakago Road are all fixed now.
@KeRRA_Ke
took up the issue after we paid a visit to the DG, Eng. Kandie, at the KeRRA headquarters during which the road was awarded 10M towards its rehabilitation. Transport, movement and trade are now seamless.
We're Live on
@KBCChannel1
to have a national conversation on political issues affecting Kenyans across the country. Join the conversation by watching 📺.
I was glad to accompany H.E. The President
@WilliamsRuto
a tree planting initiative in Ngong during his birthday celebrations.
I have great passion in protecting our environment and mitigating climate change.
#ClimateJustice
#ClimateEmergency
Muguka is a cash crop that has very high potential to contribute more than 100 billion to our economy annually. The stimulating effect of Muguka can be processed and it's already happening in Embu County. Jaba Waba Juice of all flavours is now available.
#Muguka
My 100 Days in Office Scorecard! We have secured over Ksh.100M and much more for our people in the first 3 months in the office, and we will continue to draw more resources to our constituents. We're Building a Better Mbeere North Together!
@KTNNewsKE
@TheStarKenya
@NTVnewsroom
This Saturday December 10th we Plant 100,000 trees in Mbeere North with Fair Climate Network — Mbeere, starting with Public Primary Schools. We're taking Climate Action seriously to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change, such as droughts, rain and crop failures.
OUR FEB-JUNE
#SCORECARD
:
There's much more that we need to do to make Mbeere North an exceedingly thriving Constituency but first here is what we have done in the last five months in line with our VISION to Building a Better Society Together.
#WeTheNorth
I reiterate that the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) is instrumental in ensuring that children from deserving families get a good education through fair and equitable access to bursaries in secondary schools, colleges, universities and TVETs.
"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die." — John 11:25-26
#HappyEaster
to you and your family.
On Wednesday (July 19th 2023) we launch the Mega Ena - Siakago - Muminji Water Project at Cianyi, Nthawa Ward, Mbeere North, with the CS for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation
@WahomeHon
as our Chief Guest.
#WeTheNorth
Building a Better Society Together.
Yesterday I was glad to meet and chat with my Party Leader and Former Speaker of the National Assembly
@SpeakerJBMuturi
after he handed over to our New Speaker
@Wetangulam
. I wished him well as he completed his ten-year tenure as Leader of the
@NAssemblyKE
.
Held discussions with High Commissioner of India to Kenya, H.E. Khampa, to explore areas of partnership between Government of India and Mbeere North. Capacity building of professionals, scholarships, school feeding program and nutrition supplements among agreed areas to partner.
I will be Live at
@K24Tv
starting at 6:00AM tomorrow. Please tune in to listen and watch the discussion as we put Mbeere North at the heart of the national conversation and spotlight.
Yesterday Members of the
@NAssemblyKE
— Parliament unanimously passed my Motion on the Development of a Policy and Funding for Junior Secondary Schools.
Met with
@USAIDKenya
#JamiiTekelezi
Program Finance Director Mr. Moses Mukua and the Program's Coordinator Ms. Rahab Kirimi, both based in Embu Town, to discuss areas we can partner with the agency to improve health, nutrition and economic empowerment of Mbeere North community.
I attended the interdenominational Thanksgiving Service at the University of Embu, where H.E.
@WilliamsRuto
was the Chief Guest alongside DP H.E.
@rigathi
. I articulated the challenges facing Mbeere North and asked the President to construct Kamumu Dam and tarmac our roads.
On the 9th of September last year I was sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Mbeere North. Here is a summary of what we've done in our first year in office as We The North continue Building a Better Society Together.
#Scorecard
Commissioned the rehabilitation of Muthatari-Siakago Road today after
@KeRRA_Ke
awarded the project 10M to patch all the potholes when we paid a courtesy visit to KeRRA DG at the HQ.
Public participation on the
#FinanceBill2024
has won. As promised, Parliament will do justice to Kenyans. Any Finance Bill proposal that does not enhance the four factors of production should not be a discussion in the House.
Tomorrow Monday Morning 7-9AM Join me on
@KBCChannel1
📺 as we discuss various political issues affecting the country and which have an impact on Mbeere North as well.
The Supreme Court can't help Uhuru Kenyatta, the will of the people is Supreme. Uhuru Kenyatta call the 1st sitting of 13th Parliament. Stop subverting the will of the people.
@KTNNewsKE
@citizentvkenya
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” — Ephesians 2:8-9
I'm attending a Church Service with my family at ACK Kamwaa, Evurore Ward.
MCA Evurore Ward Duncan Mbui Present.
We represent all generations because we believe in the power of diversity of this country. The Assembly and Demonstration Bill does not in any way criminalize peaceful protests neither does it provide for jailing of peaceful picketers. It protects picketers and non-picketers.
Led by the Governor
@CecilyMbarire
, this morning we held a very productive meeting with the CS for Agriculture Hon.
@mithika_Linturi
to explore possible areas the national government can support Mbeere North and Embu County to improve our agricultural production.
We're confident that Kenya Kwanza's Hon.
@Wetangulam
will get the two-thirds majority to become the next Speaker of the National Assembly.
#KenyaKwanza
@KTNNewsKE
Today is
#HudumaDay
and here is the Huduma we've offered to the people of Mbeere North in our Second Month in Office since August 9th Elections. Happy Huduma Day!
It was a pleasure to team up with Governor
@CecilyMbarire
, her Deputy Justus Mugo, WR Njoki Njeru and other County leaders in the Embu Town clean up exercise. Proper solid waste management is a crucial process in keeping our environment clean and safe for our health and business.
Kick-starting the Mbeere North grand road infrastructure plan, I held an extensive meeting with the DG of KeRRA Eng. Philomenon Kandie and Director Finance Matilda Mbugi to discuss several issues regarding Mbeere North roads. Gikuyari-Kirie-Ishiara to be upgraded to tarmac.
@OkiyaOmtatah
Kenyans should read this bill. It protects both the picketers and the non-picketers. It does not seek to limit the right to picket, demonstrate and assemble but rather, it aims to enhance it. Senator Omtatah is making sure Kenyans are aware of the bill, read it and opinionate it.
Kesho asubuhi na mapema turauke tusemezane K24 TV kisha tufike pale Kivue, Muminji, tuzindue Kisima cha pili kupitia ushirikiano wa karibu na Kampuni ya EABL. Usikose!
Congratulations my President H.E.
@WilliamsRuto
and my Deputy President H.E.
@rigathi
Gachagua for taking your Oaths of Office. We believe in you and your abilities to take Kenya to a more successful future. Time to get to work and deliver to our people.
Imarisha Elimu Programme Launch:
Our Public Day Secondary Schools students in Mbeere North henceforth will be paying subsidized fees amounting to Ksh. 1300 per term. ||
@K24Tv
@KTNNewsKE
@citizentvkenya
Politicians are also technocrats. Having expressed interest in a political seat doesn't scrap off one's professional background.
@KBCChannel1
@TheStarKenya
@ntvkenya
Met Engineer Peter Wachai at KURA Offices in Embu to discuss the fastracking of reconstructing the Ena Crossing Bridge at Karerema. Wachai visited the accident scene in the morning yesterday.
I intend to propose an amendment to the Crop Act to recognize Mûgûka as a separate crop from miraa to facilitate proper financing and market sourcing for our Mbeere 'gold'. Here are part of my proposals as captured by
@KTNNewsKE
:
#Muguka
#ChangeIsHere
Today I engaged Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), a German party-associated and taxpayer-money funded political research foundation, to explore areas we can partner moving forward. We agreed to develop partnerships in agroforestry and bolstering our political space through networks.
4. Equity Bank is willing to provide financial credit to farmers in Mbeere North to grow sorghum when
@EABL_PLC
signs offtake contracts with the farmers following a previous meeting between myself and EABL management.
Met CEO NDMA Rtd. Col. Hassan and top NDMA officials to plan cushioning Mbeere N. residents from drought effects. Agreed to expand Rwanjeru Water Project in Kiangombe, Evurore, a 20M contingency plan for two wards and follow-up on special services to more elderly people and PLWD
Following our Friday (16/9/2022) consultations with the Director of USF, CA, Mr. Kemei has provided us with a preliminary report on the status of Network coverage in Mbeere North. USF has also proposed a way forward to remedy the situation and achieve 100% quality of service.
After Sunday Service at ACK Holy Trinity Kianthuku Parish, Kaungu, I had talks with a cross-section of elected and non-elected community and youth leaders on how to build a better and more thriving Mbeere North. Leadership is a shared responsibility.
Paid a visit to the accident scene where the Ena Crossing Bridge collapsed as a sandharvesting truck was crossing. We have briefed the relevant government agencies to release the emergency fund to reconstruct the bridge by the end of next week to normalize transport and movement.
Held inaugural meeting with KenGen MD, Mrs. Miano,GM Operations Eng. Odumbe,GM CRS Mary Maalu, CRM Grace Chepkwony, Managing Trustee KenGen Foundation Mr. Igecha and Snr Fundraising Officer Mr.Njagi to plan on how our people can benefit from strategic partnership with KenGen.
3. Equity Bank is willing to offer financial literacy training and enter into formal agreements with Mbeere North Bodaboda and youth groups in Mbeere North to invest in afforestation and other business projects.
Today I had a follow-up meeting with Acting CEO
@Irrigation_Auth
Eng. Charles Muasya to track the progress of the plan to implement Kanyuambora and Nthawa Irrigation Projects. The CEO has assured me NIA will initiate the procurement process of the 2 projects in the coming months.