Governor job too hard, says Mw*dime of Taita Taveta

Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime has regretted his decision to contest for the gubernatorial seat instead of defending his Mwatate parliamentary seat in the last General Election.

Speaking on the sidelines of a textile revitalization workshop in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County on Tuesday, Mwadime said that given a choice, he would prefer his former position in the National Assembly.

“The governor’s position is too demanding, tiresome and besides that, the area I cover is just too large and the residents’ expectations are too high for me to fulfil unlike when I was a Member of Parliament,” said Mwadime.

Sleepless nights

The county boss lamented that the money his administration receives from the National government is not adequate to undertake all key projects he promised voters during the campaigns.

“My county receives about Sh4 billion from the National Treasury which is not enough to cover the entire county in terms of spreading development projects that can transform the lives of people on the ground,” the Governor said.

Mwadime said that when he was in Parliament, his work was easier because he could cover the entire constituency and deliver on his election campaign promises without any delays.

“The work of an MP is very good and enjoyable unlike the governor’s position which can give you sleepless nights due to the expectations of the people in all corners of the county and yet the resources are enough,” added Mwadime.

He, however, said he would do his best to deliver on his mandate despite the limited resources, noting that with time, he will get used to the new role.

Mwadime won the Taita Taveta county governor seat as an independent candidate, beating the incumbent Granton Samboja by garnering 49,901 votes against the latter’s 23,703 votes. Mwadime, who is popularly referred to by his supporters as Wakujaa, is among hundreds of leaders and participants attending the eighth devolution conference at Eldoret Sports Club, Uasin Gishu.