Lake View MCA, Simon Wanago has challenged the management of Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Program (KISIP) to give local women and youth priority in job allocation.
Wanago says prioritizing the interest of locals will prevent the constant stand off between the management and local residents.
“Job opportunities should first be given to locals before employing outsiders,” said Wanago.
The MCA was speaking on Wednesday during an inspection tour of the KISIP projects at Kihoto Shopping Center, Naivasha Town, Nakuru County.
Wanago also emphasized the importance of empowering the youth and women in the project noting that this will enable them to improve their livelihood.
“Any woman who will be able to push a wheel barrow should not be denied a chance to get a job as this will enable women to earn and support their families,” noted Wanago.
KISIP projects focuses on improving the living conditions in existing informal settlements in Nakuru and Naivasha towns through sustainable investments on infrastructural development.
Wanango praised the initiatives as a milestone in addressing the social challenges in Kihoto.
“KISIP will help in stopping the mushrooming of new informal settlements which have in the past posed security, health care and socio-economic challenges,” said Wanago.
Wanango said that construction works in Kihoto has started with roads, drainage, footpaths, floodlights and sanitation.