[Murang'a governor Mwangi Wa Iria. He has accused governors of being responsible for the high cost of maize flour. Courtesy: Daily Nation]
Murang'a governor Mwangi Wa Iria has slammed the Opposition alliance NASA for faulting the Jubilee administration on the high cost of maize flour and sugar.
Speaking on Saturday shortly after receiving his Jubilee Party ticket certificate, Wa Iria shifted blame to governors across the country on the high cost of maize flour, noting that agriculture is a devolved function.
“It is not the responsibility of the President to reduce unga prices. It is upon the governors to ensure that their people are food secure,” he said while speaking at Ihura Stadium, Murang'a.
“Instead of pointing an accusing finger at the President they should point the same finger in their direction. He cannot take responsibility for all the problems while we have devolved units,” he added.
He further lashed out at governors who criticising President Uhuru Kenyatta's performance, challenging them to re-examine their governance in the counties.
“Those governors attacking Jubilee administration’s development record should re-examine themselves,” he said.