Tharaka Nithi County is abuzz with anticipation as President William Ruto prepares to visit the region on Thursday, July 25.
Governor Muthomi Njuki has announced a series of projects that will be inaugurated during the President’s visit, highlighting the county’s support for the Kenya Kwanza agenda.
Governor Njuki affirmed that local leaders and residents are united behind President Ruto, committed to the promises made during the 2022 general elections. He urged patience from the public, emphasizing that the government is dedicated to fulfilling its pledges.
“All that was promised in 2022 will be delivered. The government will treat the promises as debts which the Kenya Kwanza government is assuring residents that the debts will be paid. Elected leaders have some time left to honor their pledges or be ready to face the axe come 2027,” the Governor stated.
The visit will see President Ruto launch several key projects, including the Kibugua Health Center/Natasha Memorial Outpatient Block, Marimanti Kenya Medical Training College, Maara Police Headquarters, and Maara Huduma Centre & NGCDF offices.
Additionally, he will commission the Kibung’a Kakimiki Water Project in Marimanti Ward and the Huduma Centre and County Commissioners office at Kathwana. The President will also hand over the Kirumi Kiamunjari Irrigation Project to the new contractor.
Governor Njuki called for peace and unity during the President’s visit, urging politicians to refrain from using the occasion to advance personal agendas. He stressed the importance of supporting the government to ensure the successful completion of development projects in the region.
“We have power through the Presidency. How then will we be deceived to go back to fighting the same government we fought so hard to get and risk losing all the projects and promises made to the people? We are in UDA to stay,” Governor Njuki remarked.
He also criticized elected Members of the County Assembly, and other elected leaders who had formed camp against him, accusing them of inciting residents against county developments.
“We have information that some politicians have hired people to come and heckle certain politicians. When that happens, the President will assume that the county is against his government, and this will destroy our relationship with him and paint a negative picture,” he said.
The Governor made these comments while officially opening the Nthigiriri Dispensary in Magumoni Ward. Since taking office in 2017, Governor Njuki has significantly increased the number of health facilities in the county from 60 to 110. He also announced plans to upgrade Kibugua, Mpukoni, Muthambi, Gatunga, and Kajuki hospitals to Level 4 to alleviate the patient load at Chuka Hospital, which was recently upgraded to Level 5.
