NAIROBI, Kenya- Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has criticised the government’s development priorities, questioning the execution of key projects and calling for a shift in focus towards industrialisation and manufacturing.
Salasya said some contractors in the affordable housing programme are struggling to pay workers and subcontractors due to delayed government payments.
He argued that certain national projects should be devolved or left to the private sector, with the government focusing instead on policy frameworks and incentives.
“I think President Ruto has missed the point and focused on unrealistic projects,” he said.
The MP further suggested that markets should be fully devolved to county governments, while affordable housing could be delivered by private developers, supported by government incentives.
Salasya also questioned the visibility of presidential engagements, saying the presidency should focus more on policy direction rather than project launches.
“A president should focus on working from the State House and driving policies,” he said.
He cited concerns over the implementation of the Sugar Act, saying that despite its passage, key provisions had not been fully enforced.
According to him, only the sugar levy collection aspect appears to have been implemented, without a corresponding impact on the sugar sector.
Salasya also raised concerns over economic conditions, stating that delayed government payments and heavy taxation were affecting liquidity and business operations.
He called for improved coordination among the national government, counties, and state agencies, along with stronger anti-corruption measures.
