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Kenya: I Am Ready to Serve as National Treasury CS – Oparanya

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Butere — Governor Wycliffe Oparanya on Saturday spoke for the first time about his likely appointment to the post of Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning if Azimio coalition forms the next government.

Oparanya broke his silence on the issue by thanking Azimio presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, for offering him the top slot at the Treasury.

“It is a great honor to me and the people of Western to be offered the position of CS for Treasury in Azimio government. This should motivate the community to rally behind Odinga in this year’s General Election,” said Oparanya.

He explained that he is up to the task but was quick to add that the task of taking charge of the Country’s Treasury was tough and required courage, sacrifice and dedication.

He said Odinga picked on him because of his experience, hard work and ability to manage public resources.

“Odinga picked on me for the position not because I was his loyalist but because I have proved my capability to manage public resources for the years I have served in various leadership positions. Treasury will be safe under my hands,” he said.

Oparanya made the remarks at Shivembe Primary School in Butere Sub-county during the funeral service of Samson Mutuli.

At one point, the Governor was overwhelmed by emotions, halting his address as he recounted his close ties with Mutuli who was a county employee.