Political wrangles ‘killing’ development – Nduati

Murang’a County Assembly Speaker Nduati Kariuki has expressed concerns over constant wrangles between Governors and other political leaders across the country.

Mr. Kariuki said that the political animosity will affect productivity of the leaders and stall development projects in their areas of jurisdiction.

He noted that over the past few weeks, there has been a sharp rise in political exchanges between leaders, something he says does not go down well with the electorate.

He singled out Murang’a County saying that its leadership has failed to lead by example with Governor Mwangi Wa Iria and other political leaders, including Members of the County Assembly, conflicting over their respective roles.

“Whereas in a democratic society public opinions and criticism is proper and indeed healthy, there is need for sobriety when propagating arguments,” he said.

“The recent utterances, exchange and behavior of certain leaders go beyond the acceptable practice of democratic rights and civilized deliberations.”

He said that if questions have to be raised about leadership and governance, they must be done in a more civil manner.

The County Assembly Speaker added that any leader who responds to criticism with insults displays immaturity and is not a good model to the young generations.

Mr. Kariuki, who was speaking at the sidelines of the County Assembly proceedings, said that the Constitution of Kenya 2010 has clearly defined roles of the Governor, Senator, Members of Parliament, and MCAs.

“When one chooses to play the role that is not his or hers, the ideas that the others have no role at all and that only his views are right, forms the foundation for major problems,” he said.

The Speaker said that one of the primary duties of the Assembly is to oversee and ensure transparent and rational use of public funds.