When the two
bumped heads for the first time in January 2013; meeting for a national
televised debate, based on his grasp of factual and statistical knowledge, Dr.
Evans Kidero (ODM) got the better of his opponent.
But then
again, the populist “Man Of the People”; Ferdinand Waititu (TNA) commanded a
legion following based on the majority of social media websites.
March 4th
and Kenya voted. Dr Evans Kidero ended up as the last man standing when Nairobi
voted him in as their new governor elect.
A Mang’u
High school “Old Boy”; Kidero (56) graduated from the University of Nairobi with
Bachelor of Pharmacy and holds masters in Business Administration from United
States International University (USIU).
Kidero id
the former CEO of Mumias Sugar Company(2003-2012) and banks on his ability as a
former MD of GlaxoSmithKline- having successfully managed Smithkline Beecham’s
establishment in over 40 African countries.
Back at home;
his record speaks for itself. He is held in high esteem especially in the
business circles; as he is credited for bringing Mumias Sugar back to
profitability and status as a major Sugar miller in East and Central Africa.
Kidero comes
in with an economic plan that though untested; it is policy to match and
compete globally; and in the long run benefit the nation as a whole. His
proposal is to raise the GDP per capita of the city to match the “Asian
Tigers”. He argues; “the only difference between Singapore and Kenya is
management and governance…”
On
infrastructure; Kidero points out that one of the big challenges is improving
infrastructure in the slums; since they are actually not included in any plans.
For him; the
city’s blueprints for infrastructure will target a comprehensive development
plan on: slums, informal settlements, expanding the road network and sealing
potholes.
The business
world thrives on the assurance of security. The governor intends to address the
insufficient police-to-civilian ratio as a method of reducing crime; especially
within the C.B.D. According to him, the ratio now stands at 1:1150; instead of
the 1:450; recommended by the UN.
And that is
not all; Mr. Kidero also intends to set up a metropolitan police in the city.
As a governor;
Kidero also outlines a comprehensive healthcare policy in his vision; though
not expounded on the implementation. His education plans include- doubling the
number of secondary schools; addressing pupil-teacher ratio and setting up more
polytechnics.
Well that is
a brief breakdown of your new governor’s vision for the city under the sun.
-engage your governor: Facebook:
EvansKidero/ Twitter: Kideroevans/ email: ekidero@ekcentre.com
