Kindiki Defends Ruto’s Tough Policies: ‘We Are Ready for the Consequences’
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reiterated that President William Ruto’s administration is fully prepared to face any consequences arising from its controversial policy choices.
Speaking on Saturday evening in Windhoek, Namibia, during a meeting with Kenyan representatives living in the country, Kindiki stressed that the government is determined to fix critical sectors of the economy—even if it means making unpopular decisions.
He pointed out that key transformations are being implemented in sectors such as Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Mining.
“Those are the sectors we are transforming to bring more money to the pockets of Kenyans, again through difficult, painful, and unpopular decisions,” Kindiki stated.
He acknowledged that while these changes may be challenging, they are necessary for the country’s economic revival.
“We are slowly heading there, and we are prepared for the repercussions because transformation is costly. As long as he (President Ruto) is president, he must do whatever it takes to do the heavy lifting for the country.”
Welcoming Alternative Views
Kindiki admitted that the government does not always make perfect decisions and is open to expert advice on policy matters. However, he urged critics to offer constructive alternatives rather than focusing on tribal or minor political issues.
“We may not have perfect ideas, but we have an idea of what we need to do to take the country forward. We are asking those who have a contrary view to give an alternative policy position,” he said.
“We must stop this trivialization of national discourse into tribes and small issues. I would want those disagreeing with us to say, ‘This is the policy, and this is our position.’ That is how you mature a democracy.”
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Government’s Commitment to Economic Growth
The Deputy President also highlighted the government’s efforts to improve Kenya’s economy and the living standards of its citizens, including those in the diaspora.
He praised Kenyans abroad for their significant role in national development, emphasizing that diaspora remittances have now surpassed traditional foreign exchange earners like tea, tourism, and horticulture.
“We thank you for what you are doing for our country. You play a huge role in developing our country. You have overtaken tea, tourism, and horticulture, which for the last 30/40 years have been the leading remittances for Kenya,” Kindiki noted.
He further revealed that remittances are now approaching Ksh.500 billion, with the government aiming to push this figure to Ksh.1 trillion, as outlined in the Kenya Kwanza manifesto.
Strengthening Ties with Namibia
Kindiki reassured Kenyans in Namibia that the government is working to enhance bilateral relations, which will create more opportunities for them. He also promised that any concerns raised by the diaspora community would be swiftly addressed.
He concluded by urging them to continue supporting President Ruto’s administration in fulfilling its development agenda.
“We have some ideas, they are not just from nowhere. We have a manifesto on which we were elected.”
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Kindiki Defends Ruto’s Tough Policies: ‘We Are Ready for the Consequences’
