- The legisltor said the decrease in fuel prices had positively impacted other sectors and led to a reduction of cost of living.
- Nyoro said a kilo of sugar was going for around Sh200 two years ago but has now dropped to a fraction of that figure.
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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has commended President William Ruto for his econimic policies which he said have started bearing fruit.
The legisltor said the decrease in fuel prices had positively impacted other sectors and led to a reduction of cost of living.
"Last year Kenya grew, by what percent? 5.6 per cent. Was it impressive? Yes. Why? It was the 29th fastest growing economy in the world," the MP said.
The MP who spoke during a Sunday church sevice commended the initiatives implemented by President Ruto, which he said had led to a reduction in inflation and an improvement of the economy.
"Is the price of basic commodities coming down? Yes. How do I know? I buy them," he said.
Nyoro said a kilo of sugar was going for around Sh200 two years ago but has now dropped to a fraction of that figure.
"That is a fact," he said, adding, "Inflation last month was 5.7 per cent way even below our own benchmark as a country. These things are not from the blues. I want to thank the President for the policies he initiated."
Nyoro said owing to the bottom-up economic agenda, the country's economic growth is expected to grow by 5.7 per cent this year.
"Our currency is gaing against all ther major currencies," he added.
The Kiharu MP expressed gratitude to Kenyans for supporting Ruto's efforts to rebuild the economy, which he said is beginning to materialise.
On Education, the Kiharu MP said 27 per cent of the budget was allocated to the sector.
This, he said, is significant investment for the country's economic growth.
Nyoro was speaking at ACK All Saints Ndagani in Chuka Tharaka Nithi County where he attended a church fundraiser.
"Regarding the deficit of teachers in the country, Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has allocated Sh26 billion for employing new teachers to address this gap," he said.
He acknowledged the numerous stalled projects in the country and expressed commitment to completing them before embarking on new ones.
Nyoro specifically mentioned stalled projects in universities and assured that they would be completed using government funds since the mandate falls under his responsibility as the budget chair.
On the doctors' strike, Nyoro urged the medics to return to work as negotiations continue.
"Prioritise serving Kenyans as the government works to address your concerns," he said.
Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki on the other hand acknowledged the dire situation facing the country as a result of the strike.
He attributed the strike primarily to financial constraints, noting that the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed in 2017 was hastily signed for political expediency during the election period.
"The current CBA demands, especially from intern doctors seeking over Sh200,000 monthly, are unsustainable for the country," he said.
Njuki said the increasing number of doctors and the country's inability to sustain the current CBA necessitates renegotiation of the 2017 CBA.