RAS KARANJA NYORO

Incoming MCA – Githiga Ward

A Vision for Inclusive Development, Equal Opportunities and Better Living Standards

The proposed policy agenda of Ras Karanja Nyoro focuses on addressing the everyday needs of Githiga Ward residents through accountable leadership, inclusive development and practical solutions.

The central objective is to promote a community where every family has access to opportunities, young people can develop their potential, businesses can grow and public resources are managed responsibly.

10 Key Policy Commitments

1. Youth Empowerment – From Idleness to Opportunity

• Promote vocational training and technical skills development.
• Advocate for youth employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
• Support youth groups, talent development, sports and creative industries.
• Encourage access to government-supported enterprise programmes.

2. Education for Every Child

• Advocate for improved Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) facilities.
• Support better learning environments and classroom infrastructure.
• Promote bursary transparency and fair access for deserving learners through the relevant county and national programmes.
• Advocate for partnerships that help disadvantaged children remain in school.

3. Accessible and Affordable Healthcare

• Advocate for well-equipped local health facilities.
• Promote adequate staffing and availability of essential medicines.
• Strengthen maternal and child healthcare services.
• Support improved access to preventive healthcare.

4. Agriculture and Tea Farmers’ Welfare

• Advocate for policies that support small-scale farmers.
• Promote agricultural training and modern farming methods.
• Support value addition and better market access.
• Encourage initiatives that improve farmers’ livelihoods and productivity.

5. Better Roads and Infrastructure

• Advocate for improved ward and village access roads.
• Promote proper drainage and maintenance of existing roads.
• Push for improved street lighting in strategic public areas.
• Advocate for equitable distribution of development projects.

6. Water and Environmental Conservation

• Advocate for reliable access to clean water.
• Promote water harvesting and conservation initiatives.
• Encourage tree planting and protection of natural resources.
• Support cleaner villages and better waste management.

7. Support for Small Businesses and Traders

• Advocate for affordable and accessible business licensing.
• Support improvement of local markets and trading facilities.
• Promote opportunities for women and youth entrepreneurs.
• Encourage fair treatment of small-scale traders.

8. Women and Family Empowerment

• Promote women’s participation in economic activities.
• Advocate for support programmes for vulnerable families.
• Encourage skills development and financial literacy.
• Support initiatives that strengthen family livelihoods.

9. Social Protection and Community Welfare

• Advocate for programmes supporting elderly residents and persons with disabilities.
• Promote inclusive access to county services.
• Support community-based development initiatives.
• Encourage stronger protection for vulnerable children and families.

10. Accountability, Integrity and Public Participation

• Promote transparent use of public resources.
• Ensure residents are consulted on development priorities.
• Advocate for fair distribution of ward development resources.
• Strengthen oversight of county projects and expenditure.
• Regularly communicate development progress to residents.

Understanding the Role of the MCA

These policies will be pursued through the constitutional responsibilities of a Member of County Assembly: representation, legislation and oversight. An MCA also participates in county budget and development-plan approval. Actual implementation of county services remains the responsibility of the County Executive.

• Our Development Philosophy
• People Before Politics. Development Before Promises. Service Before Self.
• The proposed policy framework recognises that development must reach every village, every household and every generation.
• Ras Karanja Nyoro’s policy priorities place particular emphasis on:
• Education and opportunities for every child.
• Employment and entrepreneurship for young people.
• Dignity and economic empowerment for women.
• Better agricultural opportunities for farmers.
• Accessible healthcare and essential services.
• Transparent leadership and responsible use of public funds.

• A BETTER GITHIGA THROUGH ACCOUNTABLE LEADERSHIP AND INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT.

• Our Vision: Empowering People. Transforming Communities. Creating Opportunities.