Garissa County Governor Nathif Jama has reaffirmed commitment to inclusive development in the county administration.
Mr. Nathif Jama holds talks with a delegation from the Office of the President on the ongoing identification and mapping of marginalized minority communities in the county.
The delegation, led by Dr. Nandain from the Office of the President, met the governor to discuss the national exercise of identifying, mapping, validating and documenting marginalized minority communities across Garissa County.
The initiative forms part of President William Ruto’s broader agenda to ensure that historically marginalized and minority communities are formally recognized, included in national planning and able to benefit equitably from government programmes and development initiatives.
The exercise is expected to generate a credible database that will guide policy formulation, resource allocation and service delivery.
Garissa Governor Nathif Jama meets a delegation from the Office of the President for discussions on the ongoing exercise to identify, map, validate and document marginalized minority communities in Garissa County. Photo/ Yunis Dekow
Governor Nathif welcomed the initiative, saying every community deserves recognition and an equal opportunity to participate in the county’s development.
He said accurate data on minority communities would strengthen inclusive planning, improve access to government services and ensure that no community is left behind.
The governor also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with the National Government to advance equality, social inclusion and the fair distribution of opportunities and public resources for all residents of Garissa County.
The mapping and validation aims to support evidence-based policymaking and reinforce the government’s commitment to addressing historical inequalities by ensuring marginalized communities are fully integrated into Kenya’s development agenda.
