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  • MP Mbai proposes relocation of GK Prison for affordable Housing

    MP Mbai proposes relocation of GK Prison for affordable Housing

    Kitui East MP Nimrod Mbai wants the state to relocate Kitui’s main GK prison to a rural area in Kanyonyoo, with the aim of freeing up space for the expansion of the town and the initiation of an affordable housing project.

    The Kenya Kwanza lawmaker lamented that the county risks being locked out of President William Ruto’s affordable housing initiative due to a lack of public land within the town. He said that the move to relocate the GK prison, currently located in the town centre, would be a game-changer for South Eastern Kenya County.

    During a press conference held outside the Kitui GK jail, Mbai called on President William Ruto to sign an order compelling the State Department of Correctional Services, a division of the Ministry of Interior, to start moving the prison.

    “The affordable housing project has not kicked off in Kitui like other counties, which is why we have suggested relocating our GK prison, which sits on over 1,000 acres of land, to a safe location in Kanyonyoo, which is also public land,” said Mbai.

    “We urge the President to tour Kitui and lay the foundation stone for the affordable housing project within GK prison land so that we are not left behind by other counties,” added Mbai.

    The second-term MP claimed that building affordable housing developments on the grounds of the GK prison would be a surefire method to boost the town’s economy.

    “Our police officers and other government officers, as well as ordinary citizens in Kitui, will have an opportunity to own houses within the town,” Mbai stated.

    He requested that President William Ruto come to Kitui County and hold a harambee (community fundraising event) to help Mama Bongas and the owners of boda bodas (motorcycle taxis) grow their companies in order to eventually purchase homes in the planned affordable housing development.

  • Kitui East MP urges Kalonzo to back Ruto’s re-election in 2027

    Kitui East MP urges Kalonzo to back Ruto’s re-election in 2027

    Kitui East Member of Parliament Nimrod Mbai, has appealed to Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka,to drop his 2027 presidential ambitions and support the re election of President William Ruto.

    The UDA-allied member of Parliament warns that if the Kamba community is persuaded to support Kalonzo’s quest should he decides to go alone, the community us likely to remain in the opposition and miss on government projects.

    The outspoken Kenya Kwanza MP stated that Kalonzo made a mistake in expecting Raila Odinga’s endorsement, which he claims was not forthcoming.

    “Just weigh yourself; you can’t compete with Raila or Ruto.” You can only join one of them, but Raila’s side is no longer an option because you’ve already visited it four times. Just sign up with William Ruto for posterity.”said Mbai

    The second-term MP stated that he is working around the clock to strengthen Ruto’s support base in Kitui and ensure that he receives more than 50% of the total county votes in 2027.

    In 2022, Ruto received 28% of the vote, demonstrating that Kalonzo’s support in his Kitui constituency has been dwindling.

    “Raila has spent his entire life in politics, and there’s no way he can leave the Manton to Kalonzo,” Mbai remarked, asking Kalonzo to consider retiring honorably instead.

    Mbai, who is hopeful for UDA chairmanship in Kitui County in next year’s party elections, advised the Kamba community to embrace the current regime development ajenda.

    He advised the Kamba people to follow the example of the Mt. Kenya community, which resisted demands from the former president call if supporting the opposition in last year’s election.