The event brought together a high-profile delegation led by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, and several Members of Parliament and Senators drawn from different regions across the country.
Also present were the First Gentleman Sam Mburu, Hon. Irene Mrembo (Bahati), Hon. David Gikaria (Nakuru Town East), Hon. Rahab Mukami (Nyeri), Hon. Lydia Haika (Taita Taveta), Senator Veronica Maina (Murang’a), Hon. Elijah Kururia (Gatundu North), Hon. Falhada Iman (EALA), and Hon. Eric Wamumbi (Mathira).
The leaders emphasized the government’s commitment to accelerating grassroots development through targeted economic empowerment programs, infrastructure expansion, and enhanced service delivery.
Speaking during the gathering, Governor Kihika highlighted ongoing county initiatives aligned with the national Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, noting that the focus remains on uplifting small businesses, improving road networks, and supporting youth and women led enterprises.
CS Murkomen underscored the importance of unity among leaders in ensuring development projects reach ordinary citizens without delay.
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He reiterated that the government’s security and administrative structures are working closely with county leadership to ensure stability and efficient implementation of development priorities.
The forum also served as a platform to engage residents on priority areas such as education, access to credit for small traders, agricultural value chains, and youth employment opportunities.
Leaders encouraged residents to actively participate in government programs designed to improve household incomes and promote inclusive growth.
Local leaders from Bahati and Subukia constituencies welcomed the engagement, describing it as an important step toward bridging the gap between national policy and grassroots implementation.
They called for more consistent public participation forums to ensure that community needs are directly reflected in government planning and budgeting processes.
The meeting concluded with a renewed pledge from the leaders to strengthen collaboration across political and regional lines in support of development-focused governance.
Residents were encouraged to take advantage of ongoing empowerment initiatives while holding leaders accountable for delivery of promised projects.
The gathering reflected a broader political and development push within Nakuru County to position it as a key hub in the implementation of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda across the Rift Valley region.
