Gitonga Mukunji

18 Jul

Mukunji Condemns Looting During Anti-Government Protests

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Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has condemned acts of looting and vandalism of property that have characterized the anti-government protest in Embu. The protest has a left a wave of destruction since commencement three weeks ago with the MP saying they have only served to do more harm than good. The protests have left business owners counting losses running into millions of shillings whereas several public infrastructures have been destroyed including Governor’s, KRA and UDA offices. Speaking to residents of Embu Town that has been the epicenter of the protests on Wednesday, Mukunji called for the protests to cease immediately to…

08 Jul

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji Defends NG-CDF Amid Senate Scrutiny

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Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has dismissed recent calls by the Senate to scrap the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), arguing that the fund has been instrumental in the development of numerous public projects. Speaking at ACK Kiangima in his constituency, Mukunji emphasized the importance of the NG-CDF in facilitating local development. He urged senators to instead focus on their oversight role over county governments, highlighting rampant excesses that result in significant taxpayer losses. “The NG-CDF has had a tangible impact on the development of many public projects. Senators should concentrate on overseeing counties and curbing the widespread…