Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated the government’s dedication to uplifting Nairobi, the country’s capital.
Addressing the public on Saturday, the second-in-command emphasized that as a significant stakeholder in Nairobi, he is determined not to let the city decline but rather to ensure its restoration to its former glory.
The DP affirmed his commitment, alongside President William Ruto, to taking a proactive role in the welfare, development, and leadership of Nairobi. He emphasized his determination to see the city excel in every aspect.
“Sisi ni wakaaji wa Nairobi, mimi kama Rigathi Gachagua Deputy President, makaazi yangu yako hapa Nairobi. Nilijenga boma langu mwaka wa 1993 hapa Lang’ata nimekaa hapo miaka yote, biashara zangu zote ziko na majumba yangu ya kukodisha yako hapa Nairobi. Mimi ni stakeholder wa hii Nairobi na ndio tumeanza sasa kutaka kujua what is going on in Nairobi and I’m going to take keen interest of political developments in this city, kwa sababu Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya,
“It is the city of government. It is the business centre of East and Central Africa. Mambo ya Nairobi rais na mimi lazima tuhakikishe inaendelea sawasawa na kwa hivo kuanzia sasa mtaona we are going to take a keen interest in the welfare and developments of this city and its leadership. Nairobi is too important to be left just like that, the president and I will take a keen interest in what is going on so that tupange pange and make sure Nairobi restores the glory of the city in the sun, tuhakikishe ya kwamba watu wa Nairobi wanapata huduma zile ambayo zinatakikana. We are going to do that not because we are voters here but because we are stakeholders here, we have homes here,” the DP said.