Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday told opposition leader Raila Odinga to keep off the workings of the government.
The DP was responding to allegations by opposition leader Raila Odinga that the Kenya Kwanza government was getting too cosy with the West.
“We will make friends with everyone. We cannot be advised by those who misled the former President. When they advised him the country found itself in debt and pumped Sh200 billion into BBI and more into the failed Azimio project,” the DP said.
“We welcome support from the West, East, North, South or even Centre. The West is supporting us and we are happy. We will continue working with the West."
The DP was speaking in Lagdera, Garissa county when he graced the launch of the National Drought Response Plan.
Gachagua said the former Prime Minister has no moral standing to question the decisions of the Kenya Kwanza government.
“We do not need advice from the opposition. They have no moral authority to advise u," Gachagua said.
"When they advised the former President, the country found itself with Sh10 trillion debt. We will go to the people, listen to them and heed their advice.”
He said the government is keen on partnering with stakeholders through consultative engagements.
“Continuous engagement is the new normal in this country. With such we believe a good idea will lead to a better one and ultimately the best idea,” he said.
Gachagua said they were open to partnering with anybody ready to support its development initiatives.
He also urged international partners to work with the government to find long-term solutions to perennial challenges such as the ongoing drought.
The DP challenged the private investors and humanitarian organisations support the government under the Public Private Partnership to construct dams and water pans in Arid and Semi-Arid regions.