Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the Kenya Kwanza administration saying it was unfair for people to judge President William Ruto's leadership solely based on the first two years of his tenure.
Speaking when he accompanied President William Ruto for a Sunday Mass at Soweto Catholic Church, Embakasi East, Sakaja urged Kenyans to be patient and give government time to deliver on it's promises.
“We need to give Ruto time, he has only been president for two years. I was in Murang'a recently and people were complaining about the Mau Mau roads. However, four presidents have come and gone without constructing the roads and all the blame is now on Ruto after just two years. Is that really fair?” he posed.
Good work, he argued, takes time to develop and just as a meal cannot be rushed, the fruits of government action cannot be expected overnight.
“We must give chefs time; there is an aroma for good work in the government,” he said.
Speaking on a range of subjects, Sakaja provided updates on his administration's progress while also reflecting on broader national concerns.
A key theme of his address was a call to foster good relations between Nairobi county and the national government.
He called for cooperation, rather than division between the county and national administrations, suggesting that the President’s role in Nairobi’s development should be seen as central to its success.
"Nairobi, as the capital city, must have a special connection with the national government, which would be vital for the realisation of the city’s ambitious development plans,” he said.
Sakaja, emphasised his commitment to improving the lives of Nairobians and fostering a strong, collaborative relationship with the national government.
President William Ruto, speaking at the same venue, reiterated the Kenya Kwanza government is committed to ensuring it fulfills it's campaign promises to Kenyans.
The head of state assured congregants his administration was fast-tracking it's manifesto implementation.
“I have no doubt in my mind that Kenya is going to change. That we are going to deliver on food security, affordable housing, universal healthcare and ensure all our children go to school. I have no doubt in my mind it’s going to happen." Ruto said.
The President, speaking on the recently introduced CBC education curriculum, assured parents of it's seemless roll-out, adding his own child is under the same education module.
" My own child is studying under the CBC Programme. Unlike other politicians who send their children to study under international Curricula, I chose otherwise. As the President, I represent Kenyans and my child should experience the same education as other Kenyan children" Ruto stated.
The head of State, addressing the recent attack's from the Catholic Bishops, claimed his administration is willing to listen to their grievances.
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), in a press release on Thursday, November 14, accused President Ruto's administration of fostering a "culture of lies." Sentiments, that the Kenyan Governorment has not taken lightly.
" The culture of lies is swiftly replacing integrity and respect. Truth seems to no longer exist in our politics, and Kenyans have unfortunately normalized these falsehoods,” the bishops said.
They also condemned the rampant corruption, unethical leadership, abductions, and killings, urging Kenyans to hold politicians accountable.