The government, through the Office of the President, has launched an exercise to identify marginalized and minority communities in Marsabit County as part of efforts to promote inclusive development and equitable access to opportunities.
The initiative aims to ensure that communities that have historically been left behind are adequately represented in national policies, development programmes, and resource allocation.
Speaking to journalists after a consultative meeting with representatives of various communities in Marsabit, County Commissioner Stanley Kamande said the exercise is intended to address long-standing inequalities and promote equal participation in national development.
“The government wants to ensure that marginalized communities enjoy the same opportunities as other communities. We also want them to have access to basic services, employment opportunities, and fair political representation,” Mr. Kamande said.
He said the government remains committed to ensuring that no community is excluded from policy formulation or denied opportunities for economic and social development.
According to Mr. Kamande, years of social and regional marginalization have resulted in unequal access to public services and development for some communities, making targeted interventions necessary.
The County Commissioner said the ongoing exercise will focus on identifying communities whose population constitutes less than 0.25 per cent of Kenya’s total population, in line with the government’s criteria for recognizing marginalized and minority groups.
The findings are expected to guide future government interventions aimed at fostering inclusive development and ensuring that no community is left behind.
