Kitui Catholic church welcomes development partners in transforming livelihoods

  

Father-in-change of St Augustine’s Nguutani Parish, Migwani in Mwingi West, George Marete, said mobile service provider Safaricom was one of the major essential co-operators whose contribution has impacted on communities’ living standards to write a new chapter in their daily lives.

Marete singled out Safaricom’s PLC Chief Risk Management and Security Officer, Nicholas Mulila, whose contribution in the church development projects is unmatched and remains the cornerstone of the diocese’s foundation and strength.

Speaking at the church on Sunday during a fundraiser for construction of priests’ residence where Mulila was the chief guest assisted by area MP Charles Nguna, Fr Marete said Mulila has touched many lives by contributing handsomely and sourcing finances towards building churches, supporting health, education and well affairs of the youth, elderly men and women in the expansive county.

“Without any doubt of contraction, I want to say it now and here, that Mulila stands out as a visionary leader, a man of deeds not rhetoric. He has ability and a foresight for the prosperity of this county. As we lay hands on him, let God to shine in his future endovours,” the priest said.

 The priest encouraged the church to keep praying for the souls that were mindful of the needs and aspirations of the less fortunate and disadvantaged lot in the society.

Mulila, who has shown interest in vying for the gubernatorial seat in 2027, said working for humanity is working for God. Quoting from the Book of Colossians 3: 23-24, the chief officer said he has devoted his energy to work diligently and with truthfulness to serve people in honour of God.

The Vincent Munyoki Foundation Chief Executive Officer, Vincent Munyoki, stressed the importance of the sharing. “Please let us learn how to share what we have with others,” Munyoki said.

Speaker after speaker drawn from various parishes across the county described Mulila as a man of people who, given the opportunity to serve as governor, can make a good leader for the benefit of residents.

During the fundraiser, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka sent his greetings with a donation of Sh100,000, Mulila gave Sh300,000 from him and friends  and 3,000 pieces of foundation stones. Mwingi West MP Nguna donated Sh80,000 and the Technical University of Kenya lecturer Jacob Ndungi gave Sh50,000.