Ruto donates Sh5 million to Kiambu traders who lost businesses to fire

Majority Leader in the National Assembly Kimani Ichung'wa addressing Kiambu traders in Kiambu town.

President William Ruto has donated Sh5 million to 161 Kiambu traders who lost their business after a fire razed their stalls mid-month.

The money was delivered by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa, also Kikuyu MP, during a fundraising event organised to help the traders get back on their feet.

Ichung’wa also delivered Sh2 million from Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and gave Sh1 million as his own donation.

The MP reiterated the government’s commitment to empower Kenyans and implement the Bottom-Up Economic Agenda.

"We should not listen to those saying that they are angry with the government and want to go look for another government. I will not abandon this government," he said.

His said his support for the Kenya Kwanza government will make it possible for him to implement development projects in the constituency for the benefit of the constituents.

"We should engage in constructive politics of empowering Kenyans. Bad politics will ruin the country. If as Kenyans we start fighting each other because of politicians, then we will be the foolish ones," he said.

"Those who are occupying political positions should be working for the people. Those who are looking for positions in future elections should go to the people and tell them what they have done for them.”.

The MP said it is Kenyans who will decide who will be voted into office in 2027.

He revealed that Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga had confirmed that design works for the main Kangangi market in Kiambu town are being reviewed and that public participation will soon be conducted.

Kiambu MP Machua Waithaka noted that he had engaged head teachers of various primary schools not to send the traders’ children home due to fee arrears.

The MP said his NGCDF will give them bursaries to keep them in school as they rebuild their businesses.

Woman representative Ann Muratha said Kenyans have become politically enlightened and have changed the political landscape in the country.

"Kenyans are now demanding for what they want delivered. We have put politics aside and are now focusing on development. In 2027, we will bring our score card to you so you can rate us.”

Kiambaa MP John Wanjiku said leaders serving in the Kenya Kwanza government are there to work for their constituents and will put shun politics discouraging them from doing their work.

On his part, governor Kimani Wamatangi, who contributed Sh5.4 million, said the county has ensured firefighting equipment is put in place and sufficient water is available to fight fire break-outs.

"We have strengthened the county fire department to be on standby with fire engines filled with water at all times," he said.

The three MPs contributed Sh300,000 each.