In order to ensure that Kenya elects peace-loving, progressive leaders who will lead the country to new heights of prosperity, President Uhuru Kenyatta has advised Kenyans to critically evaluate those running for office in the August elections

In order to ensure that Kenya elects peace-loving, progressive leaders who will lead the country to new heights of prosperity, President Uhuru Kenyatta has advised Kenyans to critically evaluate those running for office in the August elections.

The President warned Kenyans against being duped into voting egotistical and power-hungry politicians and urged them to choose leaders who are dedicated to advancing the common good while on a development tour of Nairobi’s Eastlands.

“Avoid being seduced by politicians who are only interested in power for their own personal gain and have no regard for the welfare of the public.

I occasionally find it shocking what some leaders publicly state.

“When they see good roads, they stand up and proclaim, “You can see what our government has done,” but when conditions are poor, they point to others and declare that the government has failed.

How many governments do we have, I wonder now. The President made this statement at Muhuri Muchiri Stadium in Ruai, where he oversaw the distribution of 6,000 title deeds to various parties, including those associated with the troubled Embakasi Ranching Company.

Landowners in Dandora, Patanisho, Umoja 1 and Umoja 11, as well as a number of government agencies and business organizations, are also the recipients of the title deeds.

The President stated that the nation needs leaders who bring solutions to the difficulties facing society rather than adversarial rabble-rousers after earlier officially opening Mwiki and Mihang’o level three hospitals in the Kasarani and Embakasi East constituencies, respectively.

“For this reason, we encourage people to run for office who will carry on this work. Anger is not a good thing.

No one is flawless, but a good leader will gather their team and discuss solutions when there are issues, the President remarked.

He claimed that by severing political ties with the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga, his administration had been able to carry out several important initiatives in a calm and peaceful environment.

President Kenyatta once more praised Mr. Odinga, a contender for president in this year’s election, for his political generosity and asked Kenyans to vote for him in the August elections.

“After shaking hands with Raila Odinga, there is peace. I like how they are collaborating with Martha Karua.

These are the leaders who can carry on the work in the proper manner.

“I replaced Mzee Kibaki, and I’ve played a part. I haven’t been able to solve every issue, but let’s get to work and make sure that everyone who comes will continue this effort, he remarked.

Regarding the granting of title deeds, the President expressed his satisfaction that his administration had been able to resolve certain enduring land-related issues, allowing Kenyans to legitimately own their parcels.

“I am glad and gratified because I am aware of the title deeds given to wananchi, many of them had waited 40 to 50 years since purchasing their land and were unable to establish ownership in court.

Numerous issues resulted from this, and some people even died.

“I’m pleased to be here today to preside over this event, which we are almost done with after starting six years ago.

I’m glad that title deeds are finally being provided to Nairobi citizens.

They no longer have to be concerned about someone claiming their belongings or demolishing their homes.

The finest action is to give thanks to God, said President Kenyatta.

The President recommended beneficiaries to use the land ownership documents for economic empowerment initiatives, pointing out that during his administration, the people of Umoja, Dandora, and Embakasi received 40,000 title deeds while the entire Nairobi City County received 250,000.

“The existing land prices could increase to Ksh 4 million per plot with the by-pass and road infrastructure.

The 40,000 title deeds issued here might fetch a total of Ksh 80 billion, the Head of State noted, even if we reduce it to Ksh 2 million.

The President announced earlier that 17 new healthcare facilities had been built by the national government through Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) to assist city residents while officiating the official opening of Mwiki and Mihang’o level 3 hospitals.

The President also claimed that NMS had improved access to Nairobi’s slum districts by building new asphalt roads in places like Mathare, Mukuru, Githurai, Mwiki, Dagoretti, and Kabete, among others.

The Head of State also addressed the high price of essential goods, stating that proactive measures were being taken by the government to assist Kenyan households.

He warned Kenyans against believing dishonest politicians who are placing the blame for rising food costs on the government, claiming that the issue is a global one that is exacerbated by a number of reasons, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine in eastern Europe.

“This is not just a Kenyan problem. Every nation on the planet is being impacted by these problems.

For our part, we are doing everything we can to figure out how to protect our citizens by guaranteeing that food prices are low, the President remarked.

Along with Nairobi Governor Ann Kananu, NMS Director General Mohamed Badi, and Lands CS Farida Karoney, the Head of State was escorted on the working tour.