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\u200bNAIROBI, Kenya <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hon. Wilfred Odalo, the Chairman of the Nairobi City County Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee, has hailed President William Ruto\u2019s historic address to the Assembly as a turning point for the city\u2019s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u200bOdalo, the MCA for Mabatini Ward, expressed his profound gratitude for the President\u2019s commitment to a Sh80 billion partnership between the National Government and Nairobi County, noting that the collaboration will have a direct, life-changing impact on the residents of Mabatini and the greater Mathare Constituency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u200bPraising the President\u2019s Vision<\/strong><\/em> \u200bThe President\u2019s Special Mention of Mabatini:<\/strong><\/em> \u200bThe President personally thanked Hon. Odalo for his “unrelenting passion” and constant follow-up with National Government to ensure projects\u2014including a major ongoing school construction project in the ward\u2014remain on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200bImpact on Mathare and Mabatini<\/strong><\/em> \u200bNAIROBI, Kenya Hon. Wilfred Odalo, the Chairman of the Nairobi City County Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee, has hailed President William Ruto\u2019s historic address to the Assembly as a turning point for the city\u2019s development. \u200bOdalo, the MCA for Mabatini Ward, expressed his profound gratitude for the President\u2019s commitment to a Sh80 billion partnership between …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19326,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19325","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19325","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=19325"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19325\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19329,"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19325\/revisions\/19329"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/19326"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=19325"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=19325"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=19325"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\u200bSpeaking after the session, Hon. Odalo praised the President for his humility and willingness to engage directly with the people\u2019s representatives.
\u200b”The President\u2019s address was not just about policy; it was about people,” Odalo stated. “This partnership is exactly what Nairobi needs to unlock its full potential. By working together, we are ensuring that the National Government’s resources meet the County\u2019s grassroots knowledge to deliver better roads, schools, and housing.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u200bThe highlight of the day was the President\u2019s personal tribute to Hon. Odalo\u2019s leadership. President Ruto moved the Assembly when he recalled his visit to Mabatini Ward, admitting he was unable to sleep after seeing the challenges faced by residents in the informal settlements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u200bFor Hon. Odalo, the partnership is the key to fulfilling his vision for the region. As the Chairman of the Budget Committee, he has been instrumental in aligning city resources with national priorities to ensure:
\u200bEducational Excellence: The completion of modern, multi-story schools to replace dilapidated structures.
\u200bUrban Renewal: The rollout of the Affordable Housing project, which the President noted is a priority.
\u200bInfrastructure: Improved drainage and road networks to mitigate the perennial flooding issues in Nairobi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u200bThe Mathare MP Quest: A Leader of Action<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u200bHon. Odalo\u2019s ability to secure the President\u2019s personal attention and public praise has sent ripples through the political landscape. As he prepares to transition from the Ward level to vie for the Mathare Parliamentary seat, his track record of “passionate follow-up” has become his signature brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\u200b”My focus has always been to be the bridge between the people and the resources they deserve,” Odalo said. “Whether in Mabatini or the wider Mathare, my commitment remains the same: ensuring that the government works for the common mwananchi.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\u200bWith the President\u2019s endorsement of his work ethic and a clear developmental roadmap now in place, Hon. Wilfred Odalo is increasingly seen as the leader who can carry the aspirations of Mathare to the national stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"