By Dennis Kipkirui
Laikipia County leaders converged on Wednesday to discuss
the management of natural resources in the county. In a forum attended by
aspirants for the posts of senator, governor Member of Parliament and county
assembly representative, the leaders were in agreement that natural resources
in Laikipia County was an essential requirement to realize economic success of
the county They acknowledged that the resource was indeed the pillar of county economy.
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| Joshua Irungu of TNA addressing participants in the forum |
Those who attended include The National Alliance Party (TNA)
flag bearer for the gubernatorial seat Mr. Joshua Irungu, United Democratic
Front (UDF) party gubernatorial running mate Ms Jane Ptunoi and Mr. Munene
vying for the Senatorial seat in Agano Party, among a host of aspirants for
both MP and MCA posts. Other leaders who could not attend sent their apologies.
The forum was organized by East African Wildlife Society.
The meeting held in
the Catholic hall in Rumuruti explored different ways of enabling good resource
management so that the residents can realize full benefit. It was noted that
The Commission on Revenue Allocation had placed Laikipia County at Number five
nationally on economic potential. Ironically 46% of the residents live below
poverty line. Leadership was attributed as the biggest contributor to
mismanagement of County resources and therefore the need to elect leaders that
have integrity and are beyond reproach.
TNA’s Joshua Irungu stressed his competence in managing
natural resources since he had a first degree in Natural Resource Management
and has been working for ACT organization for many years.
Participants put the aspirants to task to explain ways in
which they will ensure that natural resources in the area were protected. The
minority group expressed dissatisfaction on past leadership in the county which
propagated their marginalization. Mr Koskei from the Endoroiis community asked
the aspirants to ensure equitable distribution of resources and positions in
the county. The leaders committed themselves to serve the people with particular
emphasis on proper management of natural resources.
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