Over 70 members of Parliament from the Central Kenya region met in a closed-door meeting in Naivasha to discuss the legacy of President Uhuru Kenyatta's Big Four Agenda
Muranga Senator Irungu Kang’ata is said to have raised the suggestion to amend the constitution and create a position for the president to serve as Prime Minister after his term ends in 2022.
The issue sparked sharp reactions as most of the legislators rebuked it because they were generally disappointed by how Uhuru seemed to have abandoned the region in his development agenda.
The meeting that was co-chaired by Kipipiri MP Amos Kimunya and Nominated lawmaker Cecily Mbarire brought together leaders from Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Nairobi, Nakuru and Laikipia counties.
An MP, who declined to be named, stated that during the campaigns, they had promised development projects to their supporters, most of which are yet to be implemented.
“The President has instead suspended all the development projects in this financial year and the electorate is turning against us,” regretted the lawmaker.
They accused the executive of shortchanging them despite the immense support the president enjoyed from their constituents.
Nominated MP Isaac Mwaura the caucus secretary told Kenyans.co.ke that they had resolved to unite and ask the government for their fair share of resources, commensurate to the taxes the counties contribute to the national government.
Also in attendance were ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru, Chief Administrative Secretaries Rachael Shebesh, Nelson Gaicuhie and Winnie Guchu who are reported to have been sent by the executive.
The Parliamentarians resolved to meet President Uhuru on Thursday to formally present him with their concerns when he visits Karatina to the open-air market.
