The government is making deliberate efforts to cushion Kenyans from the high cost of living, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said.
Making the remarks, he said corruption and misuse of public funds will not be tolerated within the government's framework.
He affirmed that turning around the economy and fortune of Kenyans is still the key priority agenda for President William Ruto's administration.
He urged Kenyans to be patient saying the tough economic times will come to an end.
"My plea to Kenyans, even as we bid goodbye to 2023, is to remain optimistic and support policies of government. The government means well for all Kenyans," he said.
Mudavadi was speaking when he presided over the 44th Vihiga annual cultural festival in Mbale municipal grounds, Vihiga County.
He maintained the government's position that the Kenya Kwanza administration inherited a dilapidated economy, urging citizens not to misinterpret its position when called upon to tighten their belts for a little while.
"We are making efforts towards stabilising the economy by all means possible. We promise Kenyans that we shall live up to each and every commitment we made and where we shall face challenges, for sure we will tell Kenyans the truth without hiding any cards under the table," he said.
"Yes, we agree our predecessors messed up the economy and that is the reality. But we can no longer continue digging the hole but look for ways of getting out of the hole. As government we were elected by the people to fix the mess not to point fingers and do absolutely nothing."
He assured to be in the frontline ensuring Kenyans have the correct information and statistics with regards to the economic situation of the country.
This is as he served in previous governments as the minister for finance and in other capacities.
He added that the policies being undertaken by government are geared towards getting the country's economy back on its competitive lane.
The Prime CS said President Ruto has laid key strategies including conforming to the IMF and the World Bank regulations, signing of key economic partnerships with the European Union Economic Partnership Agreement.
He added that key talks are being held with other countries playing part of the remedies to try and make things work for the better.
"We are looking at alternatives not the norm," he said.
He called on all Kenyans to be law abiding citizens, reiterating on the need to invest in peace and stability.
"A good country is one that respects the rule of law and is corruption free. When given a chance to serve, be a servant to the people and not a master of double standards whose agenda is to fulfil self-interests at the expense of service to mwanachi," he said.
Mudavadi who is the patron of the Vihiga “L’loogoli” cultural festival congratulated the initiates who have graduated into adulthood after undergoing the cut early this month.