{"id":5599,"date":"2025-01-22T12:22:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T12:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/?p=5599"},"modified":"2025-01-22T12:22:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T12:22:23","slug":"former-deputy-president-gachagua-hosts-nakuru-mcas-for-grassroots-engagement-at-nyeri-residence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/2025\/01\/22\/former-deputy-president-gachagua-hosts-nakuru-mcas-for-grassroots-engagement-at-nyeri-residence\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Deputy President Gachagua Hosts Nakuru MCAs for Grassroots Engagement at Nyeri Residence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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By John Kariuki<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continues to prioritize the voices of ordinary citizens, reaffirming that the people are the ultimate custodians of power, as enshrined in the Kenyan Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yesterday, at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri, Gachagua hosted a consultative meeting with Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from Nakuru County. The meeting aimed to discuss the county\u2019s pressing socioeconomic issues and identify key priorities raised by residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The MCAs are the leaders who interact closely with Wanjiku at the grassroots level. Their insights reflect the true aspirations of the common mwananchi,” said Gachagua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the engagement, the MCAs presented a comprehensive overview of Nakuru’s challenges and opportunities. They highlighted critical issues that residents want addressed urgently, including economic recovery, infrastructure development, access to healthcare, and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gachagua emphasized his commitment to engaging leaders across all levels, from grassroots to the national stage, to develop a holistic understanding of the nation\u2019s economic situation and chart a way forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting was attended by several leaders, including Hon. Jayne Kihara (Naivasha MP) and a host of MCAs: Simon Kamau (Kihingo), Elijah Mwaura (Biashara), Wajeff Wilson Mwangi (Menengai), Elijah Murage (Waseges), George Nene (Elementaita), Philip Wanjohi (Lare), Stanley Karanja (Naivasha East), Michael Gathanwa (Eburru Mbaruk), Mwangi Ngarama (Lanet Umoja), Paul Waweru Warege (Kiamaina), Isabella Makori (Subukia), Leah Ng’ang’a (Kabatini), Mwangi Muraya (Viwandani), P.M. Njoroge (Murindat), Mbugua Alex (Lake View), John Mwangi (Turi), Eliud K. Chege (Maai Mahiu), Francis Kuria K5 (Malewa West), Cyrus D. Ndegwa (Mau Narok), James Mwangi (Dundori), Njuguna Mwaura (Elburgon), David Muraya (Flamingo Ward), and Joseph Ngware (Molo).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The former Deputy President reiterated his belief in people-driven leadership and pledged to ensure that the concerns raised by grassroots leaders would inform future interventions aimed at transforming the lives of Kenyans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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