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By Agwanda Saye
Proffesor Peter Wanyande who is a Commissioner at the Commission on Implementation of the Constitution has censured the people of Nyanza for depending on handouts too much and wondered whether people don’t want to work or that they shun certain types of works.
Wanyande added that the new constitution ensures that resources are devolved to the counties hence the need to shun handouts
He said that Nyanza region is well endowed in human resources hence the need for the local people to work even harder.
Wanyande said the former Nyanza province is rich resources.
Many people in the region have gone to schools.
He said the people of Nyanza should now have a change of attitude and move away from handouts.
He said the region is still classified as among the poorest despite the inherent resources.
Wanyande who was speaking at a public lecture which was organized by the catholic University in Kisumu said that youths should take advantage of the new devolved government and empower themselves.
The don indicated that counties will be more resources depending on how they manage the already given ones.
Wanyande said that proper usage of the resources would guarantee more when funds are again disbursed.
He said the constitution facilities change of attitude towards work.
Wanyande said that they have gone to court in order protest against the CDF Act.
He said there are safeguards which prevents mps from making unnecessary amendments to the new constitution.
Wanyande said that the current constitution takes care of all aspects of life including gender and the youth.
He said marginalized groups are also taken care of.
He said Kenyans must have a change of mind set
.Wanyande said the new constitution has what makes people change.
He devolved systems would lead to competition for resources from the centre.
Wanyande said region should not overlook certain aspects.
He said when you don’t elect women then they are nominated to satisfy the two third rule.
Wanyande said the constitution recognizes both the county and national government.
Ends.