- The DP said that Ruto inherited a shaky economy and a myriad of challenges such as a national debt of Sh9.6 trillion.
- He, however, said that despite the challenges Ruto has performed and the results will soon be felt by all Kenyans.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday asked Kenyans to have confidence in President William Ruto in improving the economy while at AIC, Zombe in Kitui East, Kitui County, where he attended the service and asked for patience.
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans to have confidence in President William Ruto in improving the economy.
Speaking on Sunday in Kitui East at AIC Zombe, Kitui County, Gachagua said the Ruto administration will not discriminate any part of the country in socioeconomic development.
"President Ruto is working hard to turn around the economy. There were teething problems at the beginning of the recovery process, but the President has a good plan, energy and a hardworking team to transform the country. Be patient, pray for him and support him as we walk the journey together," Gachagua said.
The DP said that Ruto inherited a shaky economy and a myriad of challenges such as a national debt of Sh9.6 trillion.
He, however, said that despite the challenges Ruto has performed and the results will soon be felt by all Kenyans.
He said the government is committed to sorting out the issues to drive inclusive economic growth in the area.
"The government has rolled out plans on Umaa, Thwake and High Grand Falls dams to address water shortage in the Lower Eastern Region. The plan to upgrade the Chiluni-Zombe-Mwitika road to tarmack is on course," he said.
"The government will sort out issues of water in Ukambani. The President and I will continue supporting the people of Ukambani, serving them and supporting activities of the church."
Gachagua was responding to requests by local leaders for the government to consider initiating various development projects in the region.
He explained that water projects will promote agriculture, food security and inclusive socioeconomic growth in the region.
However, he asked the leaders and electorate of the region to fix their politics by ditching the Opposition.
He was accompanied by Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza (Ministry of EAC, ASALS and Regional Development), Principal Secretary Teresiah Mbaika (State Department of Devolution) and MPs Nimrod Mbai (Kitui East), Rachael Nyamai (Kitui South), Mejja MejjaDonk Benjamin Gathiru (Embakasi Central), Zaheer Jhanda (Nyaribari Chache), Kivai Kagesi (Vihiga), Japheth Nyakundi (Kitutu Chache), Members of the County Assembly led by area Ward Representative Laban Malinga, among other leaders.
Former MPs Victor Munyaka (Machakos Town), James Mbaluka (Kibwezi West) and Kisoi Munyao (Mbooni) were also present.
MP Mbai said the development projects initiated by the government such as the construction of police posts will eradicate insecurity and uncontrolled grazing of animals from outside Kitui County.
The Deputy President commended Cabinet Secretary Malonza for her leadership in the government's response to the El Nino rains disaster, especially in the distribution of relief food and other essential items to families affected by floods.