Criticism will not deflect my focus, declares Ngilu

Governors Charity Ngilu Kitui speaking in Masinga market in Machakos County. [PHOTO: Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu (right) will remain steadfast and not be scared or intimidated by those out to derail her development agenda.

Mrs Ngilu yesterday told critics to shun destructive politics, which she said had no place in improving people’s livelihoods.

Speaking when she launched a Sh232 million World Bank’s grant project to improve infrastructure and services at the newly established Kitui Municipality, the governor said she would not be distracted by background noise.

“I am up to the task and I won’t be diverted from serving the electorate diligently,” said Ngilu as she launched the tarmacking of the Naivas-National Oil road within the town centre.

Accompanied by Lands and Infrastructure Executive Jacob Kakundi and the contractor, Musee Mati, the governor said she had a clear agenda and a workable strategy that would enable her to deliver her campaign pledges.

Ngilu reiterated her promise to bring lasting change to social-economic welfare of Kitui people using her five-pillar development agenda.

On the World Bank project, the governor said the grant was part of the bank’s contribution to Kenya Urban Support Programme for establishment and strengthening of urban institutions and systems for quality services.

“My plan is to empower residents economically and ensure they enjoy fruits of devolution. I will ensure their needs are taken care of,” said Ngilu.

Other projects to be undertaken include tarmacking of the Kitui School-Ithookwe showground road and upgrading of water supply reticulation system in Kitui town.

The governor is embroiled in a political tussle with county assembly and Senator Enoch Wambua over budgetary allocations and corruption claims.

The standoff intensified last month when the assembly rejected the governor’s supplementary budget and impeached Treasurer Executive Mary Nguli, citing corruption allegations.