Idlers must stop bothering ‘waheshimiwa’ in Nairobi —Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria

Members of Parliament are concerned by the rising number of Kenyans travelling from the villages to seek monetary assistance from them. Most of those frequenting the legislators’ offices are job seekers or villagers in need of financial assistance to settle funeral expenses or medical bills. Some however told The Nairobian that they were in the city to seek the waheshimiwa’s help to get transfers from their current work stations.

Many brave the morning cold and city traffic as early as 8am and mill around Continental House, which houses the legislators’ offices. Many of them will be seen carrying brown envelopes, and waiting eagerly to catch the eye of their MPs. Those who spoke to The Nairobian said that it was difficult to meet their area MPs back in the village.