Gumzo La Uchumi Mashinani Bomet Chapter

The Principal Secretary for Economic Planning Dr. Bonface Makokha today 9th, October, 2026 led the Gumzo la Uchumi Mashinani  Bomet Chapter. The Economic Dialogue brought together over 1,000 clergy, who included farmers, Micro,Small  and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), operators women and youth.

The purpose of this forum was  to provide a platform for Public Participation, allowing them to share their aspirations and shape Kenya's Economic  Transformation Development Agenda  under the theme "Faith that Builds, Measures and Leaves a legacy".

In his speech, Dr.Makokha sensitised and explained to  the religious leaders on the Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), highlighting its key pillars and objectives in promoting inclusive economic growth, creating employment opportunities and improving livelihoods. He further  emphasised the importance of understanding the national development agenda and its impact on communities at the grassroots.

Consequently the PS also elaborated  the Government’s development priorities and  beyond 2030 transition. He stressed the importance of long-term planning, policy, sustainable  investment in programmes and projects  that promote inclusive growth and improve the livelihood of the citizen.

The Bomet Chapter marks another critical stop in the nationwide public participation caravan that is taking the conversation on the Kenya's  Economic Transformation agenda from boardrooms in Nairobi to the grassroots.

In attendance were; the Principal Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs Dr.Aurelia Roni, the Deputy County Commissioner for Bomet Mr.James Ringera, Senior Bishops among others.