Junet Mohamed Wants The Public Not To Be Involved In Government Projects

• Minority Leader in the National Assembly Junet Mohamed argued that public participation in drafting some bills is a 'waste of time' as it hinders projects
• He criticized the current structure, which requires consultation with stakeholders such as residents, community organizations, and religious organizations before project implementation.
• Economist Leshan Loonena told TUKO.co.ke that the short-term stalling of infrastructure development plans is a small price to pay to establish strong governance principles.

Minority Leader in the National Assembly Junet Mohamed has proposed the removal of public participation in government projects across the country.

Why does Junet Mohamed want public participation to be removed?

Speaking in Taita Taveta county on Monday, December 2, the Suna East Member of Parliament suggested that the exercise is delaying the implementation of development plans.

Mohamed said that public participation in drafting some bills is a 'waste of time' as it hinders projects.

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“The government should abandon the participation of citizens when it comes to passing bills… Tanzania is partnering with Adani, the same investors we rejected, to develop its airport. Are Tanzanians crazy?

“The government has been elected to bring development to the country… but when it tries to fulfill its responsibilities, it faces obstacles,” he added, as reported by KBC.

Junet questioned the current structure, which requires consultation with stakeholders such as residents, social organizations, and religious organizations before the implementation of a project or the passage of a bill.

He joked that the procedures for approving the opinions of the community are easier than those of the government.

“This matter of asking for permission for everyone must end. The government cannot ask for permission from the court and the church and let them install steam,” he said.

Why should Kenya conduct due diligence?

However, economist Leshan Loonena told TUKO.co.ke that the short-term stalling of infrastructure development plans is a small price to pay to establish strong governance principles

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“This decision (to cancel Adani's contracts) sends a clear message to international investors: Kenya is open for business, but not at any cost. It shows a mature approach to development that prioritizes long-term sustainability over short-term gains, ” he said.

Loonena noted that Kenya must maintain its pace of development while ensuring that the new partnership meets high standards of governance.

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