{"id":11992,"date":"2026-03-29T17:45:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=11992"},"modified":"2026-03-29T17:45:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:45:45","slug":"lendrix-calls-for-accountability-as-leaders-urged-to-focus-on-development-as-he-distributes-uniforms-to-learners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=11992","title":{"rendered":"Lendrix Calls for Accountability As Leaders Urged To Focus On Development As He Distributes Uniforms To Learners"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Nelvin Juma<\/strong><\/div>\n
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A Webuye West Politician Joseph Lendrix Waswa has urged elected leaders to remain accountable and avoid statements that tarnish the reputations of their opponents.<\/div>\n
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Speaking at Matulo Friends during a bursary distribution exercise benefiting students from universities, colleges, and primary schools in Matulo and Sitikho wards, Waswa called on politicians to play mature politics.<\/div>\n
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Waswa emphasized the need for leadership based on integrity, unity and service delivery instead of divisive politics.<\/div>\n
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His remarks were supported by KNUT Webuye West Branch Secretary Robert Mandila, who noted that leaders who prioritize development through action can uplift communities and promote sustainable growth.<\/div>\n
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Lendrix Waswa with Learners from different School in Webuye West constituency<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Parents present praised the bursary initiative, saying it will ease the financial burden on families from low-income backgrounds, and pledged continued cooperation to support education and better outcomes for their children.<\/div>\n
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Waswa is a front runner to win the Webuye West Parliamentary seat putting the current Mp Dan Wanyama position in a precarious position.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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