Our Platform & Manifesto | Ukur Yatani UPIA Marsabit 2027

Economic Empowerment

Building an inclusive economy where small-scale traders and youth can thrive.

Fostering local trade, small business funding networks, and structural opportunities to support household incomes and create jobs.

Establish local enterprise funds for women and youth groups.
Upgrade local markets with modern sanitation, power, and security features.
Partner with digital platforms to open direct market access channels for local produce.

Equipping our children with resources and modern vocational skills.

Securing local school development projects, primary bursary allocations, and vocational training facilities for youths.

Double local bursary allocations for vulnerable families and pastoralist groups.
Construct and resource ICT and coding centers inside vocational institutions.
Establish standard feeding programs for primary schools in arid areas.

Bridging the resource gap to expand critical healthcare and networks.

Expanding local healthcare access channels, clean water distribution, and upgrading essential road connectivity systems.

Upgrade local clinics to primary health centers with steady medicine supplies.
Deploy solar-powered boreholes to secure clean water networks for pastoralist wards.
Lobby for the paving and regular maintenance of major county link roads.

Creating opportunities for young people to acquire skills, build businesses, and participate in local leadership.

Supporting entrepreneurship, digital literacy, sports development, and mentorship programs that prepare youth for modern economic opportunities.
Establish youth innovation hubs with internet access and training resources.
Support startup incubation programs for local entrepreneurs.
Expand sports facilities and community talent development initiatives.

Strengthening agricultural productivity and improving access to reliable markets for farmers.

Promoting climate-smart farming, livestock development, and value-addition initiatives that increase household incomes.
Introduce farmer training programs on modern agricultural practices.
Support cooperative societies to improve bargaining power and market access.
Invest in irrigation and water harvesting projects for drought-prone areas.

Promoting equal economic opportunities and leadership participation for women.

Supporting access to financing, business development resources, and social protection programs that improve livelihoods.
Expand access to affordable financing through women enterprise groups.
Support vocational and business skills development programs.
Strengthen initiatives that promote women in leadership and decision-making.

Protecting natural resources while expanding access to clean and reliable water services.

Supporting conservation efforts, climate resilience projects, and sustainable resource management.
Increase tree planting and environmental restoration programs.
Protect water catchment areas and community water sources.
Promote renewable energy adoption for public facilities and institutions.

Promoting transparent leadership, citizen participation, and responsible use of public resources.

Strengthening public engagement mechanisms and improving access to information on development projects.
Hold regular public participation forums across all wards.
Publish project progress reports and budget utilization updates.
Create digital feedback channels for residents to raise concerns and suggestions.

Building safer communities through collaboration, prevention, and improved public safety infrastructure.

Supporting community policing initiatives and investing in security-related infrastructure.
Improve street lighting in trading centers and residential areas.
Strengthen partnerships between communities and security agencies.
Support youth engagement programs that reduce crime and substance abuse.

Preserving local identity while creating economic opportunities through tourism and cultural development.