Kuria leaders have voiced concerns over perceived exclusion from national development initiatives, particularly in road infrastructure, during a meeting at Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i’s Nyansiongo residence.
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, who attended the session, reported the community’s frustrations to the government.
According to Wamuchomba, the Kuria people are holding onto campaign promises made by Kenya Kwanza leaders, including the pledge to create a Kuria County, which has yet to materialize.
“I was here, the Kuria people have resoundingly spoken,” she said, describing the meeting as a platform for the community to articulate their concerns.
The meeting also highlighted tensions surrounding land in Kuria regions, which is known to contain gold deposits.
Wamuchomba noted that the community feels distressed over the appropriation of these lands, calling for intervention to protect their interests.
The Kuria community has historically been a minority within broader political structures in western Kenya.
Their demands reflect a long-standing struggle for recognition and inclusion in national and county development plans.
The meeting in Nyamira, a county outside the Kuria’s primary settlements, underscores ongoing efforts by leaders to engage the national government on regional disparities.
Wamuchomba emphasized that the concerns raised extend beyond infrastructure.
The community seeks acknowledgment of their developmental needs and protection of resources, framing their appeal as a call for government action rather than political posturing.
She described the situation as one where residents feel overlooked despite previous promises from Kenya Kwanza leadership.
This engagement reflects the broader challenges of equitable resource distribution and development in Kenya, where minority communities often advocate for targeted government attention.
Kuria leaders, according to Wamuchomba, remain committed to dialogue but insist on tangible steps to address their grievances.