As the New Jubilee Party celebrations were going down at Kasarani International stadium on Saturday, a section of Kitui County residents took the chance to remind president Uhuru Kenyatta that they had nothing to celebrate.
In an open letter addressed to the President, the residents reminded president Uhuru of their warm welcome when he visited the county, noting that they even washed the roads ahead of his visit but are yet to see his promises materialize.
"You did not give us anything neither have you fulfilled any of the promises you made but we appreciated your visit. The billions you will be spending at Kasarani, please spare some and help us tarmac our problematic Kibwezi – Mutomo – Kitui road which would go further to strengthen and empower us economically.
Please we call unto you because without your nod our future is compromised. This road is our future Mr. President, the only road that will open up our land into regional business hub, not forgetting it’s the only known B class road in Kenya that is not tarmacked.
Kindly also advise and remind our esteemed leaders from our land that are attending this momentous day that our people continue to languish in poverty and they demand for a place at the negotiation table.
The people of Kamba land feel maligned by successive government but Mr. President you can be the man that changes this narrative.
You have ditched goods in Kisumu and Mombasa and commenced major projects but the last time I was there did not see even your portrait there in their business premises and they continue to burn your banners day in day out. They recognize Obama and their Baba but here in Kitui people respect you as their president and father.
Mr. President as you highlight your achievements after five years in power let this very important corridor highway be one among the many.
Please consider our humble prayer Mr. President. Long live Jubilee if Jubilee lives for its people."
The letter was published on kituionline.com.