Laikipia — Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has praised president William Ruto for his efforts in rebuilding the economy since he took over the reigns of leadership.
Speaking as he joined the family and friends of Igwamiti Ward MCA Irene Wachuka alias Mama Yao at the farewell service of her husband John Ndumia Muturi at Nyahururu Stadium, Laikipia County, the deputy President highlighted that lowering the cost of fertilizer has led to improved yields for the farmers and has had a positive impact to the economy.
He stated that the weakening of the dollar against the shilling is also an imminent sign that the government led by the president has taken positive strides in sorting out the economy.
"Kwa mambo ya uchumi, rais amejitahidi na math day umeanza kuonekana. Tulipoingia mbole ilikuwa elfu saba. Sasa ni 2,500. Unga ilikuwa 240 sasa ni 130, dollar ilikuwa-62, Sasa ni 134 na ni kwa sababu ya mpangilio. Na rais alíala Chini kupanga sababu alikuta vitu zikiwa mbaya. Sasa kazi imeanza kuonekana," he said.
"Tutaendelea pole pole na akimaliza kipindi yake tutarudi tena hapa kuwaambia tushikane tumuongeze kazi yake ikiwa imesimama."
The deputy President continued to call upon Kenyans to exercise patience saying the government is working out viable solutions for issues ailing different sectors of the economy.
The deputy President also assured residents of the troubled parts of Laikipia county of government's commitment to ensuring issues of insecurity are tackled and dealt with permanently.
"President aliniagiza nikuje hapa nipange kazi ya usalama, na usalama Umedumika. Na tunaendelea. Mliomba npr na mambo inaendelea. Tutahakikisha watu wa laikipia wako na Amani. Ni hii serikali ndio itahakikisha watu wa laikipia mko na amani."
Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu, governor stated that services such as fertilizer and even security have come close to the people.
The DP was accompanied by several leaders including Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu, Senator John Kinyua, MPs Wachira Karani (Laikipia West), Laikipia County MP Jane Kagiri, Mwangi Kiunjuri (Laikipia East), Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru, MCAs among others.
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