Three Ukambani governors have resolved to work with President William Ruto for the benefit of their people.
Speaking during the first summit meeting of the South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc (SEKEB) in Machakos, governors Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, Julius Malombe and Wavinya Ndeti said they will seek the President’s support and collaboration on National programs.
“We will explore opportunities to engage the President of the Republic of Kenya to seek support and collaboration on national programs that are beneficial to our counties,” they said.
The three have also noted that they are committed to ensuring they create a good environment to enable youth to engage in meaningful income-generating ventures.
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According to the county bosses, their focus is on improving and sustaining irrigated agriculture to ensure food security.
They have also committed to environment conservation through tree planting across the three Ukambani counties.
“We will facilitate the groups in nurturing the trees to the end so that even the national government can buy from them,” they said.
The governors have also said they will push for the inclusion of SEKEB in the plan by the national government for building mega-dams across the country.
Kitui county governor Julius Malombe took over as the new chairperson of the South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc (SEKEB).
Former Makueni governor Kivutha Kibwana headed SEKEB between 2017-2022.