DISSECTING KIHARU

“Effective leaders believe individuals, organizations and even nations possess undiscovered talent and untapped resources; they have strong convictions about their missions,visions and value.” {Paul B Thornton}

The above quote couldn’t come at a better time than this. The political euphoria is sweeping across our beloved country. In less than a month, Kenyans will vote- in their leaders of choice. The political powers are
mouthwatering hence many people, both eligible and not are doing their best to capture the powerful seats. My concern is; Does ‘Wanjiku’ has any knowledge of the aspiring Leaders? Then, if the knowledge is there, has it been influenced by development value or monetary value?

For now, allow me to narrow down to Murang’a county, specifically, Kiharu constituency.

I am a resident in Kiharu hence I am well conversant with issues affecting the constituents. We have had leaders in the past, eg Kenneth Matiba, Ngenye Kariuki etc and recently Kembi Gitura and the incumbent Irungu Kang’ata currently eyeing a higher seat. Each leader has left a legacy. Whether positive or negative, that is a story of another day.

Since the incumbent is not contesting to retain his seat, Kiharu constituency has new names in the August ballot paper.

Today, let us focus on Karanja Mburu widely known as Wamatangi, who is a new entrant in the political field. We won’t focus on his Bio Data for today but his development record.

Wamatangi is a passionate man who has a heart to reach out to the less fortunate in the society going back long before his political ambitions arose. He has connections that has helped him join hands and uplift the lives of the residents. He has helped construct Mega Water Tanks across Kiharu to ease the ever existing Water problem. Primary schools have been beneficiaries in this noble project thus in the process uplifting the education sector.

He has also been involved in humanitarian acts, eg, jigger eradication projects, helping the elderly and reaching out to the most in need. He has also been known to interact with people from all walks of life. Many have hailed his humility.

Well, his opponents can borrow a leaf from Wamatangi since they are coming with an empty basket development wise. I think he is a leader we can entrust with our future!!!!!

‘Wamatangi,in my view,is a Leader who lifts our eyes from present practicalities to Future possibilities.’