Mbooni: Aviation and Aerospace Development Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika has questioned the decision by Makueni Members of Parliament to vote against the Finance Bill 2026, arguing that the legislation is important for raising revenue needed to fund development projects and government programmes across the country. Speaking during a women’s empowerment forum at Kisau/Kiteta Ward in Mbooni Sub-County on Sunday, Mbaika said the government requires adequate resources to initiate new projects and complete ongoing development initiatives.
According to Kenya News Agency, Mbaika commended Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse for supporting the Bill, expressing concern that some legislators may not have fully examined its contents before taking a position on it. Mbaika questioned how development projects and government programmes would be financed if revenue-raising measures contained in the Bill were rejected. She noted that government operations and services depend on revenue generated through such legislation, highlighting the necessity of adequate funding for effective service delivery and implementation of the state’s development agenda.
Mbaika further urged residents to embrace government relief programmes intended to support vulnerable households, emphasizing the role of these interventions in addressing immediate needs within communities. She encouraged voters to choose leaders who prioritize development issues and serve public interests.
On his part, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse called for responsible leadership and urged leaders organizing demonstrations to take personal responsibility for the activities they support. He also mentioned that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) plans to field candidates for all elective positions in the region during the 2027 General Election to strengthen its political presence and advance its development agenda.
Director of Medical Services for Preventive and Promotive Health Dr. Andrew Mulwa, who was also present, attributed the region’s slow pace of development to its long-standing political alignment and called for greater support for government programmes. Former Mbooni MP Munyao Kisoi and former Kilome MP Regina Ndambuki also urged residents to embrace government initiatives aimed at accelerating development and improving livelihoods in the area.
