GOVERNOR MBARIRE CONDEMNS DRUG BARONS IN EMBU

Young men using narcotics. PHOTO: File 

Embu governor Cecily Mbarire has come out strongly against drug peddlers in Embu town and its environs. The vice is said to be rampant in rural areas as well.

Speaking at a Public Participation function in Kirimari Ward at the Embu Talent Academy, Mbarire was reacting to a report by area MCA Hon. Ibrahim Swaleh that he had information on who the narcotics dealers are.

As much as the people highlighted main areas whose development needed to be included in the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) for 2023 to 2027, drug use and addiction was singled out as the 'virus' eating up the young generation.

Governor Cecily Mbarire addresses the public at the event held on 27 January 2023

Governor Mbarire pointed out that even if her government worked on the roads, agriculture, water, education and such other priority areas as lands and trade, all the efforts would go to waste if drug abuse is not stopped once and for all.

"We strongly condemn these individuals who destroy our youth for their selfish benefit." She said.

In an emotional outburst, the county CEO cursed the drug suppliers and sellers swearing that this wrath shall go a long way to affect the perpetrators of the illicit trade together with their children and future generations.

The people listen keenly to the governor at the Embu Talent Academy 

GOVERNOR CECILY MBARIRE CONCLUDES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION EXERCISE

Embu governor H.E Cecily Mbarire shakes hands with Administration Officers during the Public Participation exercise. PHOTO: Courtesy 

Embu governor, Her Excellency Cecily Mbarire on Tuesday 24 wrapped up her engagement with the public on matters development in the county.

The exercise was aimed at sensitising stakeholders on the functionality of the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP), and listen to their views on the same.

Key among areas mapped out for development is Education, Agriculture and Water supply. Other concerns raised revolved around Health, Youth affairs, Roads, Lands and Housing as well as Trade and Tourism.

On Education, establishment of more Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) centers was prioritized. Electrification and equipping of Vocational Centers (VTC) were also cited as areas that need funding.

As for Agriculture, the people requested additional support for Extension services and the return of government-sponsored Artificial Insemination (A.I) services.

Construction of more earth dams and expansion of the market for macadamia, bananas, mangoes and avocados was also proposed. Fish farmers were neither left out as interested parties lobbied for capacity building for the farmers.

Upgrading of health facilities and establishment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) was topmost among proposed remedies for the ailing health sector and youth unemployment respectively.

While speaking to the people, the governor pledged, "We are coming to a place near you."