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There is a question I want us to ask ourselves this weekend. What was devolution supposed to change in the life of an ordinary Kenyan? Not in a constitutional seminar. Not in a county government office. Not in a political rally. At home.

• — What was supposed to change for the mother walking through a muddy road after the rains?
• — For the young person with an idea but no access to capital, skills or markets?
• — For the trader standing in a market that has existed for years but has never been properly planned?
• — For the farmer, quarry worker, boda boda rider, professional, entrepreneur or parent who wakes up every morning and asks: “When will development finally reach us?”

They are Muthwani questions. And they are precisely why I am running.

When Kenyans promulgated the Constitution in 2010, we did something extraordinary. We did not merely create counties. We moved a measure of government closer to the people. Article 174 tells us why. It speaks about democratic and accountable exercise of power. It speaks about giving people powers of self-governance and participation in decisions affecting them. It recognizes the right of communities to manage their own affairs and further their development. It speaks about accessible services, equitable sharing of resources and checks and balances.

Read that again.

These are not campaign slogans. They are constitutional objectives. And this is where my journey into public leadership begins. Because devolution must be felt, not merely seen.

Accessible Services

Imagine a resident in Muthwani waking up after a heavy night of rain. The Constitution may say “proximate, easily accessible services.” But what does that phrase mean to that resident? It means the road should work. The drainage should work. The street should be safe. The market should be planned. Water should be accessible. Public spaces should serve the community. Government should listen.

And when public money is allocated, citizens should be able to ask:

• Where did it go?
• What was built?
• Who benefited?
• What remains unfinished?

That is what constitutional government begins to look like when it reaches the ground.

Connecting People to Opportunity (MFEP)

A young person has a business idea. They have energy. They have creativity. Perhaps they even have customers. But they cannot access affordable finance. Their chama is informal. Their SACCO is weak. They lack skills. Their market is fragmented. And eventually, the idea dies.

We often call this unemployment. I see something deeper. It is a failure to connect people to opportunity. Article 174 calls for social and economic development. That means our conversation cannot end at: “We will create jobs.”

We must ask, How do we build an ecosystem in which a person can actually create a livelihood?

That is why I believe in (MFEP) — the Muthwani Financial Empowerment Programme. Not as a slogan. As a framework for connecting enterprise, skills, finance, chamas, SACCOs, markets and opportunity.

Infrastructure as an Ecosystem (SIR)

Walk through our communities and you quickly discover something. A road is never just a road. A drainage channel is never just drainage. A market is never just a market. A streetlight is never just a pole. Infrastructure determines whether people can move, trade, work, study and live with dignity.

This is why (SIR) — Smart Infrastructure Revolution is central to my vision.

I want us to stop looking at infrastructure as isolated projects. Instead, let us ask: How does this road connect to the market? How does the market connect to producers? How does transport connect people to employment? How does drainage protect homes and businesses? How can digital infrastructure connect our young people to a wider economy?

That is how infrastructure becomes an economic system, rather than a collection of projects.

The Question of Leadership (RAIL)

Perhaps this is the most important part. Article 174 does not only speak about development. It speaks about accountability. It speaks about checks and balances. It speaks about people participating in decisions affecting them.

That means an MCA should not merely appear when elections approach. The office must become an instrument through which citizens can question, participate, monitor and demand results. This is the thinking behind (RAIL) — Responsive, Accountable & Innovative Leadership.

So why am I running?

I am not running because Muthwani needs another politician. Muthwani needs a stronger system. A system where development is planned. A system where citizens participate. A system where public resources can be interrogated. A system where infrastructure supports economic activity. A system where young people are connected to opportunity. A system where the MCA understands that representation is not a title but a responsibility.

And a system where leadership can ultimately be judged by one simple question:

“What changed because I was given the opportunity to serve?”

The Conversation Begins

This weekend, the campaign begins differently, I have spent a season of reflection, prayer and preparation. Now the season of public work begins. But I do not want us to begin with noise. I want us to begin with purpose.

I want us to walk through Muthwani again. To look carefully. To listen deeply. To document honestly. To understand our roads, markets, drainage, water, schools, businesses, youth, women, professionals, farmers, quarry economy and neighborhoods.

And then ask, What should a functioning devolved government look like here?

That is the conversation I want to have with Muthwani. Because I believe our community deserves more than political promises. We deserve a governing philosophy. We deserve measurable priorities. We deserve participation. We deserve accountability. We deserve leadership that understands both the Constitution and the community.

Devolution was designed to bring government closer to us. Now let us bring its purpose closer to home. This is not simply the beginning of another political season. It is the beginning of a conversation about what Muthwani can become.

And I invite every resident, entrepreneur, young person, woman, professional, and all community leaders to join that conversation.

• — Let us inspect what exists.
• — Let us identify what is missing.
• — Let us design what is needed.
• — Let us build the systems that can deliver it.

Kazi Si Maneno | Leadership That Delivers

As Kenya heads toward the 2027 elections, our national and county conversations are shifting. Voters are demanding infrastructure that works, economic empowerment that creates opportunities, and leadership that delivers measurable results.

I am grounded in integrity, clarity, and a systems-driven approach to development.

As MCA, I will prioritize:

• 》Upgrading and maintaining key road networks across all our neighbourhoods ensuring seamless connectivity from one neighbourhood to the next to create a web of opportunities.
• 》Improving water supply systems for reliability and household affordability.
• 》Enhancing drainage and walkways to schools for accessibility during rainy days.
• 》Expanding street & market centres lighting and digital connectivity to support safety, trade, and education.

Economic Empowerment That Lifts Households

My economic empowerment agenda focuses on practical, sustainable impact:

• ▪︎Strengthening SMEs and local enterprises.
• ▪︎Supporting youth, women, PLWD, and artisans with access to skills and markets.
• ▪︎Building partnerships that open pathways to digital work, agribusiness, and local manufacturing.
• ▪︎Mobilizing community savings groups and micro-enterprise programs.

Our people want work and systems that support progress — not political rhetoric.

Education is the Bridge to Transformation

Education is the bridge to transformation, yet too many young people in Machakos are still left behind. Under my leadership:

• ☆Every bursary shilling will be transparent and accounted for appropriately.
• ☆We will look for internships, industry linkages, and career placements for all unemployed by developing a workforce employment online system for the residents.
• ☆Community-based scholarships will support needy students.
• ☆Digital learning and mentorship programs will be actively integrated across the Ward.

And most importantly: I will rally fellow Members of the Machakos County Assembly to legislate policies that anchor our education priorities into the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP). This ensures long-term continuity, funding, and measurable indicators.

The Next Assembly Must:

• ¤Strengthen oversight.
• ¤Improve development planning.
• ¤Enhance citizen participation.
• ¤Demand accountability from the County Executive.
• ¤Align legislation directly with real community needs.

I envision — and will help build — a vibrant Assembly where debates are intelligent, informed, and impact-oriented. An Assembly where motions, bills, and committee work genuinely to uplift Machakos residents.

Muthwani deserves visible, consistent, accountable leadership — every day, not every five years. And I am ready to bring that leadership. Kazi Si Maneno | Leadership That Delivers.

A message to the people of Joska Market, Utawala estates, Ng’alalya, Ivovoani, Katani, Seme, Manyatta, Mayland and Muthwani — your struggle is real, your voice matters, and 2027 can be our turning point.

For too long, we have woken up to the same hardships. Our children walk on dusty roads in the dry season and sink into mud in the rains. Market merchants in Joska Market, Utawala estates, Ng’alalya, Ivovoani, and Muthwani know the pain of moving goods because most roads are impassable. Public transport ends at Airways, Githunguri, Katani Quarry Road, and Kangundo Road, leaving residents to struggle on Boda bodas just to get home.

Water access from Mavwasco is stalled, leaving homes thirsty for reliable supply. Katani Level 2 Dispensary — meant to serve our community — stands in disarray, forcing mothers, children, and elders to travel far for even the simplest care. These aren’t distant stories — these are our daily realities.

But these daily struggles were not inevitable. They are the result of leadership that promised much but delivered little.

The Cost of Absentee Leadership

Our leaders in the Machakos County Assembly — including past MCAs like George Kingori (2017–2022) and earlier officeholders — sat in powerful committees meant to serve the people yet failed to leverage them for real development. These committees include:

But the results are in front of us — inadequate roads, broken health services, water shortages, and stalled school improvements. The tools were there. The power was there. But the commitment was not.

Committee Power Is Meant to Deliver Results

Today, Hon. Dominic Maitha serves in some of the most strategic committees — and this matters for you:

• 🔹 Chairperson — Committee on Implementation: This committee’s job is to ensure that the County Assembly’s resolutions and Executive decisions are not just passed, but executed. It is where plans become action on the ground.
• 🔹 Labour, Public Service, and ICT Committee: Oversees workers and service delivery systems — a backbone for efficient county services.
• 🔹 Education Committee: Can help ensure that schools are expanded, adequately resourced, and accessible for our children.
• 🔹 Lands and Energy Committee: Oversees electrification projects, land allocation, and infrastructure — key to expanding markets and homes.

Imagine if past leaders had used these same committees with seriousness and urgency. Roads would be smooth, buses would reach further into our neighbourhoods, clinics like Katani Dispensary would flourish, and water would reach every household.

Instead, we stood by as words filled the air but action failed to follow.

Why 2027 Must Be Our Turning Point

2027 is not just another election — it’s our moment of decisive choice. We need a leader who:

• ✔ Understands House Business and Assembly procedures. Someone who doesn’t wait to be told what to do but pushes our urgent needs into the decision agenda.
• ✔ Has a concrete plan READY from day one. No waiting, no delays — roads, schools, health facilities, water systems must be on the implementation schedule from the start.
• ✔ Delivers on promises with urgency and accountability. It’s not enough to talk — we must see visible change in our daily lives.

This is the true meaning of Kazi Si Maneno | Leadership That Delivers.

A Call to the People of Muthwani Ward

2027 is the year we say:

• 🔹 No more roads that trap our children in dust and mud.
• 🔹 No more water shortages that dictate our day.
• 🔹 No more health facilities that leave us unattended.
• 🔹 No more residents walking long distances from Airways, Githunguri, Katani Quarry, or Kangundo Road.
• 🔹 No more merchants in Joska Market and estates struggling to move goods to markets and customers.

We deserve leadership that doesn’t wait for development to filter down — leadership that forces it up and into our communities.

Together, Let’s Bring Real Change

Every election is a chance to choose what kind of future we want. In 2027, let the people of Joska Market, Utawala estates, Ng’alalya, Ivovoani, and Muthwani rise together and elect leadership with a tested plan and the will to implement it — a leader who understands House Business, committees, action, and accountability.

No more empty promises. No more excuses. Kazi Si Maneno | Leadership That Delivers.

Today, we make history. The Jubilee Party and the Party of National Unity (PNU) have come together with one clear mission: to reclaim Kenya’s future and restore competent, accountable leadership.

Kenya cannot afford trial-and-error governance. Our nation is grappling with a collapsing economy, runaway taxation, rising cost of living, youth unemployment, and public institutions that have been weakened by mismanagement and political arrogance. The time for slogans is over. The time for decisive action is now.

Endorsement of Dr. Fred Matiang'i

In this united front, PNU proudly endorses Fred Matiang'i as its Presidential Candidate for the 2027 General Election. Dr. Matiang’i represents firm leadership, discipline in public service, and a no-nonsense approach to delivering results.

His record speaks for itself—from restoring order in the education sector to strengthening national security and enforcing accountability in public administration.

Rescue and Reconstruction

This alliance is not about convenience—it is about rescue and reconstruction. It is about:

• ✔ Rebuilding our economy
• ✔ Defending constitutionalism
• ✔ Protecting devolution
• ✔ Empowering our youth
• ✔ Restoring dignity to public service

Kenya deserves leadership that works—not leadership that experiments. The movement to restore our nation has begun.

#TwendeKazi

Building Systems That Deliver, One Conversation at a Time

Machakos County (016) | Mavoko Constituency (080) | Muthwani Ward (0396)

As we continue our journey towards a better future for Muthwani Ward, this week marked another important milestone in our engagement with residents across the ward.

Our campaign team traversed several key centres including Utawala Airways, Githunguri, Joska Market, Ng'alalya, Ndovoini, Sunshine, Ivalini, and Muthwani Centre, engaging residents, traders, boda boda operators, youth groups, women, and community leaders in meaningful conversations about the future of our ward.

The objective of these engagements remains simple: to listen, learn, and collaboratively develop practical solutions that improve the lives of our people.

Listening to the Voice of Muthwani

Across every centre visited, residents consistently raised concerns about issues that affect their daily lives:

• - Poor road infrastructure and accessibility.
• - Limited economic opportunities for youth and families.
• - Inadequate planning for growing urban settlements.
• - The need for accountable and responsive leadership.
• - Better support for small businesses and informal sector workers.

These concerns reinforce the reason why our campaign was founded on a systems-based approach to leadership rather than short-term promises. The future of Muthwani Ward cannot be built through slogans alone. It requires deliberate planning, sound governance, community participation, and sustainable development frameworks.

The SIR, MFEP and RAIL Solution

Our engagements continue to demonstrate the relevance of our three thematic programmes:

SIR – Smart Infrastructure Revolution

Infrastructure remains the foundation of economic growth and improved quality of life. Through SIR, we envision:

• ▪︎ Better roads and connectivity.
• ▪︎ Improved drainage systems.
• ▪︎ Enhanced public lighting.
• ▪︎ Smart planning for rapidly growing settlements.
• ▪︎ Digital and physical infrastructure that supports investment and growth.

MFEP – Muthwani Financial Empowerment Programme

Economic empowerment is central to community transformation. MFEP seeks to:

• ▪︎ Support youth entrepreneurship.
• ▪︎ Strengthen small businesses.
• ▪︎ Expand access to financial literacy.
• ▪︎ Promote skills development.
• ▪︎ Encourage wealth creation opportunities for families across the ward.

RAIL – Responsive, Accountable and Innovative Leadership

Development is only sustainable when leadership remains accountable to the people. RAIL commits to:

• ▪︎ Regular public participation.
• ▪︎ Transparent governance.
• ▪︎ Performance-based leadership.
• ▪︎ Citizen engagement and feedback.
• ▪︎ Innovation in service delivery.

Together, these three programmes form a complete ecosystem designed to create opportunities, improve infrastructure, and strengthen governance throughout Muthwani Ward.

Encouraging Signs of Growing Momentum

One of the most encouraging developments during this engagement period was the positive reception received across the ward.

From productive discussions with boda boda operators at Joska Market to the impressive turnout during our evening engagement at Muthwani Centre, residents demonstrated a growing interest in issue-based leadership and long-term development planning.

These interactions continue to affirm that the people of Muthwani desire leadership that is present, accessible, and focused on delivering measurable results.

The Journey Continues

Our campaign remains committed to reaching every village, every neighbourhood, and every polling centre within Muthwani Ward. We believe meaningful leadership begins by listening to the people and working together to build practical solutions that improve everyday life.

The task ahead is significant, but so is the opportunity before us. Together, we can build a ward where infrastructure supports growth, economic opportunities empower families, and leadership remains accountable to the people it serves.

The movement continues to grow because the vision is clear.

Kazi Si Maneno | Leadership That Delivers

Muthwani is no longer the ward it was yesterday. With 24,402 registered voters, 45 polling stations across 18 polling centres and approximately 316 square kilometres of land, we are a growing community sitting within one of Kenya's most important economic corridors.

Development pressure is increasing, neighbourhoods are expanding, land values are changing, and economic activity is growing. Yet our infrastructure and public services have not always grown at the same pace. This gives Muthwani a unique opportunity: We can deliberately decide what kind of ward we want to become between 2027 and 2032. The question should therefore not simply be who will be MCA? The bigger question is: what should Muthwani expect from the person entrusted with that office?

BUILD. EMPOWER. DELIVER.

The MCA should be expected to BUILD, EMPOWER and DELIVER. BUILD means championing smart, connected and sustainable infrastructure while using the Assembly's legislative, representation and oversight powers to push development priorities that serve our neighbourhoods.

EMPOWER means creating an environment where young people, women, men, persons with disabilities, traders, farmers, professionals and entrepreneurs can participate in a growing local economy—not through empty promises, but through partnerships, skills, enterprise, market access and economic opportunity.

DELIVER means responsive, accountable and innovative representation: listening to residents, following up issues, scrutinising county programmes and budgets, and reporting back to the people.

This is the thinking behind SIR — Smart Infrastructure Revolution; MFEP — Muthwani Financial Empowerment Programme; and RAIL — Responsive, Accountable, Innovative Leadership.

Muthwani has the opportunity to become a properly planned, connected, economically productive, and accountable modern ward. The 2027–2032 mandate should therefore not be a blank cheque. It should be a measurable contract between the people and their representative.