Government committed to uplifting marginalized groups, says CS Miano
MUTURI MWANGI-KNA
Tourism and Wildlife CS Rebecca Miano has assured marginalized communities in the country of the Government’s commitment to uplifting their livelihoods.
Miano, who was speaking in Rumuruti, Laikipia County, during the Minority Festival, pledged that through her ministry, she will ensure minorities are not neglected as had been the case in the past.
“I want to vow and pledge that we will walk together through the Tourism Fund, the Bomas of Kenya, KWS, and other sectors within my ministry,” she said.
The CS added that through such initiatives, all communities will benefit and none will feel left out of Government support.
Laikipia North Member of Parliament Sarah Korere cautioned marginalized communities against selling their land, while also saying that all grabbed land would be repossessed by all means possible.
The MP further urged residents to remain united in order to tap into Government resources. “If you don’t own Laikipia, you will continue being edged out all the time.
Our unity is our strength; if we don’t unite, we will be weakened,” she noted.
Korere highlighted that President Dr. William Ruto had restored peace in the region after prolonged conflicts, and development had started trickling in including Huduma Centre , markets construction among other benefits.
The Uasin Gichu Senator Jackson Mandago, who had accompanied the CS, also reiterated the need for unity among the minorities, noting that if they lacked unity, they will not be able to advocate for their support.
He urged marginalized communities to register for national identity cards, so as to get government services.
Josphat Lowoi, Head of Executive Office of the President, Minority and Marginalized Affairs Unit, emphasizing that the existing National Policy on Ethnic Minorities, Indigenous and Marginalised Communities, is tailored to facilitate equal distribution of resources to all regions across the country.
He said that the President had pledged Sh500 million in bursaries to boost education level among the marginalized communities in the upcoming financial year 2026/2027.
At the same time, the Director revealed that over two hundred thousand minority people would get enrolled to Social Health Insurance scheme.
Some of the communities which participated in the colorful festival, where they showcased their artifacts, songs and dances and their way of life, included Yiaku community from Laikipia, Pokot, Turkana, Samburu, Maasai, Borana and Kalenjin.
Other leaders who had accompanied CS include Baringo Senator Vincent Chemitei, Former National Assembly Speaker Francis Ole Kaparo among other high ranking government officials.