Yatta Kwa Vonza Member of County Assembly (MCA), Hon. Mark Nding’o, was featured as a guest on Mbaitu FM’s widely followed talk show, Kyengo Kya Atongoi, hosted by Irene Nyanzi-Mwela. The show, which aired on Thursday, October 27, 2027, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, focused on the theme Siasa na Maendeleo (Politics and Development).
During the discussion, Hon. Nding’o shed light on key governance and development projects in Yatta Kwa Vonza Ward, Kitui County. He highlighted collaborative efforts with Governor Dr. Julius Makau Malombe to upgrade the Lower Yatta Sub-County Hospital to Level Four status. He noted that the Kitui County Government has successfully built a male ward, completed and operationalized the mortuary, significantly easing the burden on residents who previously had to transport their deceased loved ones to Kitui town.
On water access, Hon. Nding’o mentioned the successful implementation of the Mitasyano Water Project, among other water initiatives under Governor Malombe’s leadership, which have significantly benefited Kwa Vonza residents.
In the education sector, the MCA revealed that the county government has constructed over ten Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) classrooms in Yatta Kwa Vonza Ward, a move aimed at improving the learning environment for young children.
Additionally, he highlighted infrastructure improvements in Kiusyani, where residents have benefitted from dustless road programs and the installation of high-end mast streetlights in various centers within Yatta Kwa Vonza.
Hon. Nding’o emphasized his commitment to aligning with Governor Malombe’s manifesto to ensure smooth governance without unnecessary conflicts. He stressed that his role as an elected leader is to work within the legal framework and remain accountable to the people who elected him. He underscored the thin line between politics and development, advocating for leadership that listens to constituents’ needs.
Looking ahead, the MCA expressed his vision of transforming Yatta Kwa Vonza into a model ward that would serve as a benchmark for other leaders across the country. He urged leaders to prioritize development over endless politicking, warning that constant political wrangling negatively impacts service delivery.
Hon. Nding’o also addressed the recent cancellation of the national celebrations that were to be held in Kitui County in July, stating that the lack of proper consultation affected county leadership. He urged UDA-affiliated leaders to refrain from unnecessary internal conflicts, suggesting that such disputes might have contributed to the cancellation of the national event.
Furthermore, the MCA criticized President William Ruto for exclusively meeting with UDA leaders during his engagements in Kitui, arguing that the president should have included all elected leaders for more inclusive consultations. He urged county assembly speakers in Ukambani to foster harmonious leadership and resist attempts to brand Kalonzo Musyoka’s counties as politically unstable.
In conclusion, Hon. Nding’o called upon leaders to prioritize voter registration and national ID acquisition ahead of the upcoming general elections. He also rallied support for Kalonzo Musyoka’s presidential bid while discouraging divisive local politics.
