“We invited you here today because, as a county, we recognize that we cannot do this alone. Our workforce of over 6,500 employees is going through immense struggles due to deductions on their salaries. I have done my best to cushion them through promotions, but there is still much to be done,” she stated.
Her remarks came during the Machakos County Government Prayer Day, which brought together bishops and pastors from the United Clergy Alliance (UCA) to pray for the county’s leadership, staff, and oversight bodies.
Speaking at the event, Bishop Norman Kingoo emphasized the urgent need to address corruption, which he described as the root cause of many of the county’s challenges.
“The problem that has brought us to where we are today is corruption and taking what does not belong to us, amassing wealth even when we do not need it. It is causing pain, misery, and suffering. We are now in a state of panic after the U.S. government discontinued funding for critical services. Rightly so, because we were not prepared. However, I still believe that if all resources are used correctly, we can provide these services ourselves,” he said.
The gathering highlighted the Church’s crucial role in shaping moral values and promoting ethical governance.
