Manifesto

Our Manifesto For Mathioya

A practical, costed and accountable plan for building a stronger and more prosperous constituency — ward by ward, project by project.

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Education

Strong schools, supported teachers and bursaries that truly reach families.

Key Commitment
Transparent bursary system covering 10,000 learners every year.

Roads & Infrastructure

All-weather roads connecting farms, markets and homes.

Key Commitment
Gravel and tarmac 250km of feeder roads across the six wards.

Youth Empowerment

Skills, capital and platforms for the next generation.

Key Commitment
A youth enterprise fund and TVET scholarships in each ward.

Women Empowerment

Table banking, market space and leadership pathways for women.

Key Commitment
Ward-based women's cooperatives with revolving capital.

Agriculture

Tea, coffee, dairy and horticulture value chains that pay well.

Key Commitment
Cooperative-led value addition and subsidised inputs.

Healthcare

Health centres that are stocked, staffed and close to home.

Key Commitment
Upgrade every level-three facility and expand community health.

Water

Clean, reliable water for homes, schools and farms.

Key Commitment
Rehabilitate community water projects and add 60 boreholes.

Business & Enterprise

A friendlier environment for traders and small enterprises.

Key Commitment
Modern market stalls and affordable business credit desks.

Employment

Local jobs from local projects and fair recruitment.

Key Commitment
Local-content rules on all constituency-funded projects.

Environment

Protecting our rivers, forests and highland ecosystems.

Key Commitment
One million indigenous trees and river-line restoration.

Digital Opportunities

Connectivity and digital skills for a modern constituency.

Key Commitment
Ward digital hubs with free public Wi-Fi and training.

Good Governance

Open books, public participation and honest representation.

Key Commitment
Quarterly public accountability forums in every ward.

Development Agenda

From Challenge To Intervention To Benefit

Every development area is mapped to the problem it solves and the benefit residents should expect.

Education

Challenge: Overcrowded classrooms and unpredictable bursary allocation.

Proposed Intervention: Build 60 classrooms and digitise the bursary application process.

Expected Benefit: Better learning conditions and fair, traceable support.

Roads

Challenge: Impassable feeder roads during the long rains.

Proposed Intervention: Rolling programme of gravelling, culverts and drainage.

Expected Benefit: Year-round market access for farmers and traders.

Water

Challenge: Long distances to safe water in the drier ridges.

Proposed Intervention: Rehabilitate gravity schemes and drill community boreholes.

Expected Benefit: Clean water closer to homes and schools.

Healthcare

Challenge: Under-equipped dispensaries and staff shortages.

Proposed Intervention: Equipment upgrades and community health worker stipends.

Expected Benefit: Faster treatment and fewer referrals out of the constituency.

Agriculture

Challenge: Low farm-gate prices for tea, coffee and dairy.

Proposed Intervention: Support cooperative value addition and cold chain storage.

Expected Benefit: Higher and more stable farmer earnings.

Markets

Challenge: Open-air markets without shelter, water or sanitation.

Proposed Intervention: Modern market sheds in each ward centre.

Expected Benefit: Dignified, all-weather trading spaces.

Youth

Challenge: Skilled young people with no capital or placement.

Proposed Intervention: Enterprise fund, internships and TVET partnerships.

Expected Benefit: More youth earning within the constituency.

Women

Challenge: Limited access to affordable credit and market space.

Proposed Intervention: Ward cooperatives with revolving funds and mentorship.

Expected Benefit: Women-led businesses that grow and employ.

Employment

Challenge: Contracts and jobs awarded outside the constituency.

Proposed Intervention: Local-content requirements and a jobs register.

Expected Benefit: Wages retained in Mathioya households.

Digital Development

Challenge: Weak connectivity limits online learning and work.

Proposed Intervention: Digital hubs, public Wi-Fi and digital literacy classes.

Expected Benefit: Access to remote work and e-government services.

Community Infrastructure

Challenge: Ageing social halls, stadia and public spaces.

Proposed Intervention: Refurbish community facilities and lighting.

Expected Benefit: Safer, more usable shared spaces for all.