Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya on Wednesday paid a courtesy call to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, where they held discussions on a range of critical issues related to governance, legislative cooperation, and the development of Western Kenya.
Strengthening Legislative Partnerships
During the meeting, Wetang’ula emphasized the importance of collaboration between the Cooperatives ministry and the National Assembly to facilitate the delivery of the government’s agenda. The discussions centered on how the House can partner with the ministry in legislative matters to enhance the effectiveness of its initiatives.
“Recognizing President William Ruto’s move to promote inclusivity and unity for the prosperity of all Kenyans under the broad-based government approach, we also discussed issues relating to the Western region,” Wetang’ula stated.
Focus on Western Kenya’s Development
The meeting also touched on the economic challenges facing the Western region, with both leaders agreeing on the need for unity among political leaders, regardless of affiliation, to uplift the economic status of the region. Wetang’ula and Oparanya underscored the importance of coming together to drive the economic development of Western Kenya, ensuring that the region's people benefit from government initiatives.
Connecting with Kenyans on Social Media
In a related development, CS Oparanya announced the launch of his official Facebook page as a platform for engaging with Kenyans. He invited citizens to follow him for regular updates on the Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development.
"Just launched my official Facebook page. Follow me there for regular updates on our efforts at the Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development. Let's connect and discuss how we can empower our entrepreneurs and strengthen our cooperatives together," Oparanya said on X.
Oparanya highlighted that the interactions on the page would be instrumental in collectively contributing to building a thriving economy. The platform will serve as a channel for Kenyans to engage directly with the ministry and share ideas on how to enhance the cooperative movement and empower entrepreneurs across the country.
In Summary:
- Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya met with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula to discuss governance and legislative collaboration.
- The discussions focused on promoting unity among leaders and uplifting the economic status of Western Kenya.
- Oparanya launched an official Facebook page to engage with Kenyans and provide updates on his ministry’s activities.
