Moses Kuria Makes U-Turn, Dismisses One Man-One Shilling Debate As Tribal: “Unafikiria Vizuri”

 

Cabinet Secretary (CS) Moses Kuria

Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Cabinet Secretary (CS) Moses Kuria has delved into the ongoing one-man, one-shilling debate. CS Moses Kuria warned the debate would divide the country. During the launch of county dissemination forums, the former lawmaker argued that the proposal was unhealthy for the country. The CS explained that if allowed the debate could only serve to balkanise the country along ethnic lines. Kuria revealed that during his travels across the country, citizens had asked him if leaders from Mt Kenya were okay with championing the debate. "We need Kenya. The most significant inclination for people, especially from this region, is to really invest in Kenya. I am saying this as someone who travels across the country and finds people from this county all over the country. They ask me, when they hear some people talking about, I don't know, seclusion or isolation, they ask me, are you thinking clearly?" Kuria posed. Subscribe to watch new videos What was Kuria's previous take on revenue allocation Ahead of the much-publicised debate, the CS stated that most of those at the meeting would be concerned about revenue allocation to the populous region.  However, Kuria observed that it would be questionable for him, a senior government official, to be among those complaining at the meeting. "It is a legitimate question and I think the bulk of the people who'll be at Limuru III will be justified to talk about one man, one vote, one shilling. What I cannot understand is people like me crying with them, yet I am a cabinet minister," Kuria added. What did Gachagua say about revenue allocation? Earlier, at a musical gathering in Nanyuki town, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed that the Mt. Kenya region had been infiltrated by individuals aiming to sow division among its people. Gachagua advised residents to inquire about their MPs' stance on the unity of the Mt. Kenya region when they visit their respective constituencies. He also urged them to question their MPs about their position on the one-man, one-vote, one-shilling campaigns. He further labelled Mt. Kenya leaders who opposed the formula as enemies of the region. 

by  Didacus Malowa