Monday, September 6, 2010

Resource distribution to counties to be fair:Musyoka

Written By:VPPS, Posted: Mon, Sep 06, 2010

Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has dispelled fears that distribution of resources to county governments will disadvantage large counties saying the exercise will be guided by the population among other considerations.

Mr. Musyoka assured residents that there will be equity in the distribution of financial, infrastructure and development resources.

The Vice President said devolved governments would accelerate development at the grassroots while setting up modalities of establishing industries at county level.

"Roads will be improved, cottage industries will be set up as well as access to employment by locals," he said.

The Vice President was addressing his constituents at Mwingi town during an education forum on the teacher recruitment exercise in the area.

Mr. Musyoka revealed that plans for the construction of the multi-million road network from Kibwezi-Kitui-Usweni were at an advanced stage with its completion expected to open up the area for more businesses.

Mr. Musyoka said leaders from the Ukambani region would converge at Machakos on Friday in a meeting that will bring together political leaders, professionals, civil society and civic leaders to discuss the implementation of the new constitution and the impact of the county governments on development in the region.

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