Polycarp Igathe, Jubilee’s Nairobi gubernatorial candidate, released his manifesto on Wednesday following a debate with his main rival, Senator Johnson Arthur Sakaja of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), on Monday, July 11.
According to Igathe, the manifesto, dubbed “The Nairobi Tunavyoitaka Manifesto,” was compiled after an intense ground campaign with his running mate Phillip Kaloki.
“You said and we listened. ‘The Nairobi Tunavyoitaka Manifesto,” Igathe said.
On Wednesday morning, Igathe circulated an abridged version of the manifesto along Haile Selassie Avenue and throughout the city center.
The governor candidate previously stated that his manifesto focuses on eight thematic areas where the private sector needs to change how the capital city is governed, including e-government, compliance and enforcement, healthcare, competitiveness, job creation, culture, and social inclusion.
His manifesto is divided into three sections: society, economy, and environment.
To combat hunger, Igathe has pledged to implement a school feeding program for children living in slums, as well as to improve bursary programs to enhance access to education.
He will establish a 24-hour health facility in every sub-county, fully equip health centers, and provide ambulances in every ward.
If he wins, Igathe promises to eliminate multiple business permits in order to create a more conducive business environment, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
If elected, the Azimio Nairobi flag bearer has stated that his government will implement a ‘Linda Jamii’ social protection program aimed at improving and uplifting Nairobi’s sprawling informal settlements.
Igathe will designate pickup and drop-off zones for PSVs throughout the county in order to decongest the city.
The Azimio gubernatorial duo has pledged to create a fit-for-purpose organization in the first 100 days to deliver the services that Nairobi has been lacking, particularly in the informal settlements.
He promised to fill their cabinet with qualified individuals who will work hard.
He also proposes a five-year scorecard based on a yearly public performance agreement.
Kaloki, a former Kibwezi MP, added that the pair will also focus on developing proper infrastructure for traders to operate in a dignified environment.
The two have been going from ward to ward, holding meetings in order to sway voters ahead of the August 9 elections.
Igathe stated that their strategy is based on servant leadership, which means working for the people.
Sakaja, his main opponent, is expected to launch his manifesto nearly a fortnight before the August 9 election.
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