It's an honour to serve as DP at this time - Kindiki

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said that it is an honour for him to serve as the country second-in-command when it is on a developing trajectory.

While speaking to the media on Thursday, Kindiki said that he is ready to support President William Ruto and the team he leads, to achieve the country’s aspirations.

“I am humbled to be of service to this Country as its Deputy President and to formally take the reins to support and assist President William Ruto and the team he leads towards the realization of his vision to deliver the transformation of Kenya.

“It is an honour to serve my Country as such a time as this when Kenya is moving forward and rising upwards to the height that our forefathers envisaged when they fought for the establishment of our Republic,” he said.

The Deputy President noted that as he assumes his new role, he is ready assist Ruto in accelerating the implementation of his plan for the country.

He further promised to work with colleagues in Cabinet to make sure they bring economic transformation and empowerment to Kenyans.

“As I assume the functions of the esteemed office of the Deputy President of Kenya, I pledge to support and assist President Ruto to canvass, defend and accelerate the implementation of the Bottom-Up Economic Agenda (BETA) on which his administration was elected two years ago.

“I will work with my colleagues in the Cabinet as I have done in my previous role during the past two years as we look forward to opening a new chapter in our collective effort to deliver the economic transformation and empowerment of the people of Kenya to realise better standards of living.”

Kindiki called for the unity of all Kenyans, saying that it is the only way they can achieve their shared goals.

He said this will also help the country to overcome any challenges it might be facing.

“For the aspiration of forging a united Kenya to materialize, we must accept each other, recognize our equality, accept that diversity and difference among us are for building rather than destroying us. A united nation is better equipped to deal with the challenges and overcome the obstacles we face in an increasingly complex, unpredictable and insecure world.

“Kenya’s viability is guaranteed only if its diverse components and segments converge in pursuit of common ideals, notwithstanding our linguistic, ethnic, religious or political orientations.”

This is the first address Kindiki has given as the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya.