Deputy President Kithure Kindiki
has said the Kenya Kwanza government welcomes criticism, feedback he
says will help better its functioning.
Speaking on Sunday at the
AIPCA Central-Western Archdiocese Headquarters in Sagana, Kindiki said the
government values the opinions and ideas of all sector players, including the
Church, Civil Society and the general public.
“We
welcome the views and opinions on ways of improving various government policies
and programmes, and ideas on how to accelerate the economic transformation of
our motherland,” the DP said.
The Sunday worship and
thanksgiving service was presided over by Archbishop Frederick Wang'ombe and
the Council of Bishops.
Agriculture CS Dr Andrew
Karanja, MPs George Kariuki (Ndia), Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu), Elijah Njoroge
'Kururia' (Gatundu North), Njoroge Wainaina (Kieni), Kirinyaga County Assembly
Speaker Murimi Muteti, MCAs and a host of national and county leaders were in
attendance.
In his address, Kindiki
highlighted government’s openness to feedback and engagement with all sectors
on how to best run things.
He said governments are run by humans and as such, they are bound to err at some point.
Feedback on where they might have gone wrong was welcome, he said.
Kindiki emphasised that the
government values the perspectives and ideas offered by the Church, civil society
groups and the public towards improving policy frameworks, programmes and
initiatives aimed at accelerating Kenya’s economic transformation.
“Several projects are
ongoing and are at different stages of implementation, and where we have
problems, just like the President said yesterday, concerns raised by the
Church, civil societies and other people, we shall listen,” Kindiki said.
The DP said the government
is not in conflict or at war with the Church for asking that certain issues
that do not sit well with the people be addressed.
“We are open to receive opinions
on how to better our service delivery so that the citizens benefit more and we
build a better country that is safe and stable,” Kindiki said.
"National unity is the
bedrock of our shared prosperity," the Kindiki said. "We have a
collective responsibility to defend and protect the unity and indivisibility of
our Country."
Karanja,
the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, reaffirmed government’s commitment to
improving the livelihoods of farmers and the agriculture sector at large.
Karanja emphasised the importance of
public-private partnerships in accelerating agricultural innovation and
supporting farmers in embracing modern farming techniques.
He
called on all Kenyans, particularly those in rural areas, to leverage available
resources to improve productivity and create sustainable livelihoods.
The service ended with prayers for peace, prosperity and unity, as citizens continue to look toward a government that is responsive, accountable and committed to their well-being.
