(Garissa County Governor Nathif Jama at a past event. He says he has delivered on his promises, and wants re-elected on the same.] (Photo/Star.)
Garissa Governor Nathif Jama has urged Garissa locals to re-elect him for a second term, citing that his administration has achieved development in the past four years.
Speaking at Garissa Primary school on Thursday during the Madaraka Day celebrations, Jama said he deserves another term, noting that his administration has invested heavily in healthcare by building new hospitals across the county.
“We have employed more than 700 health specialists to ensure smooth and uninterrupted services in all healthcare facilities,” he said.
Jama noted that many roads have been rehabilitated and upgraded to all weather status under his leadership, adding that he has built and equipped 130 ECDE centres to improve learning.
“Our holistic approach to development has enabled us to deal with many other critical issues,” Jama said.
Jama urged politicians and residents to shun divisive politics.
“We should advocate peace and unity and vigorously oppose notions that some sections of the population are corner tribes. This is outright discrimination", he posed.