Deputy President William Ruto has asked national and county governments to use public resources to benefit the people.
Ruto said the two levels of government should work together to ensure Kenyans get the services they deserve.
“Devolution is meant to make it easier to be more efficient and initiate projects which can change the lives of the people,” he said.
“We must use our resources in a prudent manner and in line with the priorities of the people whether it is from our revenue or development partners,” he added.
The Deputy President said resources should be utilized on projects, which impact on the lives of the people.
“As managers of resources we must utilize our funds on projects which positively impact on the lives of Kenyans,” Ruto said.
He said national and county governments agreed to reduce traveling expenses to ensure more resources were channeled to development projects.
"In the spirit of accomplishing what is important for Kenyans, we have resolved to reduce travelling allowances by 50 percent in the next budget."
He also urged Kisii residents to embrace the new Jubilee Party.
“The Jubilee Party aims to encourage political competition based on ideas and vision and not politics based on where one comes from,” added the Deputy President.
The Deputy President made the remarks on Sunday during the consecration of Rev John Omanga as assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Southern Nyanza, Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) held at the Gusii Stadium in Kisii County.
The Deputy President underscored the role played by churches in the development of Education and other social amenities.
“We will continue to partner with churches on matters of education because many schools in this country are sponsored by churches,” he said.
The Deputy President also urged Kenyans to be vigilant and work closely with security agents in containing terrorism and other criminal activities.
He said government was spending a lot of resources to ensure security for Kenyans and urged wananchi to cooperate with security agencies in containing the vice.
Ruto further said plans to equip two county hospitals in each county to a referral level would improve the health standards in the country.
He singled out the Kisii Level Five Hospital, which will be equipped to the status of a referral hospital at a cost of Sh725 million.
The DP added that plans were at an advanced stage to establish a branch of the Central Bank of Kenya in Kisii region.
Ruto was accompanied by his wife Rachel, Nyaribari Chache MP Richard Tongi, Governor Ken Lusaka (Bungoma), Kisii deputy Governor Joash Maangi, former MP Amingo Magara and CBK chairman Mohammed Nyaoga among others.
The leaders welcomed the move by the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court to overturn a decision on the use of prior-recorded testimony in the cases facing the Deputy President and journalist Joshua arap Sang.
Magara and Tongi said the truth has finally come out and urged Kenyans to continue praying for the termination of the cases.
“The Kisii community stands with the Deputy President and that what has happened is a sign of good things to come,” Magara said.
The leaders said the Jubilee administration was committed to the development of the country irrespective of how Kenyans voted during the last general election.
They said county governments have resolved to work closely with the national government in ensuring residents in the area get better services.
“As residents of Bungoma we are happy to be associated with this Government which is sensitive to the needs of the people,” Lusaka said.