Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira has said the government is keen on building a people-driven development model that listens, engages, and delivers, noting that programs such as Jamii Imara Mashinani are transforming the way citizens interact with government.
Speaking at Kahunguini Primary School in Gatundu South, Wachira joined other senior officials in engaging residents on government policies and opportunities available for youth and entrepreneurs.
“The Jamii Imara Mashinani initiative is not just a public engagement forum — it’s a platform where we get to hear from the people directly,” Wachira said. “It ensures that no Kenyan is left behind as we implement development programs at the grassroots.”
Wachira urged young people to seize the opportunities presented through the Nyota Program, which empowers small businesses and provides certification for skilled individuals in technical and vocational sectors.
“Our youth are the heartbeat of the economy,” Wachira said. “By equipping them with skills and certification, we are enabling them to access jobs, start enterprises, and contribute meaningfully to national growth.”
He added that the Ministry of Energy continues to invest in expanding access to clean and affordable electricity, a key driver of Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
“When we electrify rural areas, we are powering schools, small industries, and health facilities,” he said. “Energy access translates directly into opportunity, dignity, and progress for our people.”
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome lauded the initiative for promoting government accountability and citizen feedback, saying Mount Kenya has witnessed steady progress under the Kenya Kwanza administration.
“Our focus is to ensure every household feels the impact of development,” Wahome said. “This program allows government officers to explain projects, listen to concerns, and improve service delivery.”
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura echoed the sentiment, saying the initiative is proof that the government values dialogue over politics.
“Jamii Imara Mashinani is a space where truth meets transparency,” Mwaura said. “Instead of listening to propaganda, Kenyans should look around and see what’s being done — roads, schools, markets, and power projects are real signs of progress.”
