Kiambu Senator Kimani Wamatangi has urged the county government to engage residents in its development agenda.
Speaking to journalists in Kiambu Town on Monday, Senator Wamatangi said that the constitution requires counties to involve the public in running of its affairs.
The senator said involving the public in key agendas and formulation of policies will ensure realisation of development projects.
“County governments should make sure that the views of the people are incorporated in development plans and agendas for realisation of development,” said the senator.
Wamatangi said that the public has a key role to play on matters of governance and leadership.
He asked Governor William Kabogo to put in place proper channels that will incorporate the views of the public on development.
The Kiambu senate lawmaker also asked Kiambu residents to feel free to seek information on development from the county government.
He said the constitution under Chapter 11, that establishes devolution, gives the people power to decide what they want.
Meanwhile, the senator wants the county government to implement the Ward Development Fund (WDF) that was passed by the county assembly in August.
Senator Wamatangi said that implementation of the fund will see wards allocated certain amount of funds to spearhead development projects.
The Kiambu senator said that the main essence of devolution was to bring services closer to the people adding that elected leaders at the county level must strive to provide the services to Kenyans.