By Eddah Waithaka
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki declared on Saturday evening that the President William Ruto-led administration is prepared to face any consequences resulting from their controversial policy decisions.
Speaking at a meeting with Kenyan representatives in Windhoek, Namibia, Kindiki emphasized the government’s determination to reform critical sectors to revive Kenya’s struggling economy, even if it means making unpopular choices.
The Deputy President revealed that the government will focus its interventions on key areas, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Mining.
“We are transforming these sectors to put more money back into the pockets of Kenyans, even if it requires difficult, painful, and unpopular decisions,” Kindiki stated.
He added, “We are making steady progress and are ready for the repercussions because transformation comes at a cost. As long as President Ruto is in office, he will do whatever it takes to drive the country forward.”
Kindiki also acknowledged that the government does not always get it right and expressed willingness to welcome advice from professionals on how to implement the best policies.
“We may not have all the perfect ideas, but we know what needs to be done to move the country forward. We are asking those with differing views to present alternative policy positions,” he said.
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The Deputy President called for an end to the trivialization of national discourse, urging critics to focus on policy rather than tribal or minor issues. “We must stop reducing national discussions to tribes and trivial matters. Those who disagree with us should present their policies and positions clearly. That is how we mature our democracy,” he emphasized.
Kindiki also highlighted the growing importance of diaspora remittances to Kenya’s economy, noting that they have surpassed Sh500 billion, exceeding traditional foreign exchange earners like tea, tourism, and horticulture.
“Diaspora remittances have already exceeded our manifesto target. We aim to push this figure to Sh1 trillion,” he announced. The Deputy President stressed that Kenya’s growth will depend on structured economic reforms and strategic investments, not short-term political battles.
“You cannot transform a country through hate, division, and tribalism. You develop a nation by asking, ‘How do we turn the resources God has given us into wealth and distribute it to more people, especially those at the bottom of the pyramid?’” Kindiki concluded.
The government’s commitment to tough reforms and its focus on long-term economic transformation remain central to its agenda, even as it braces for potential backlash from its decisions.
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