Nairobi — President William Ruto has raised concern over the abuse of the Judiciary by individuals to sabotage Government programmes.
The President said some elements have taken captive some judicial officers to frustrate Government efforts in taming the theft of public resources.
He said it was unreasonable for a few people to have their way at the expense of the public.
The President said the Judiciary must submit itself to the Constitution and Kenyans.
"We will protect the independence of the Judiciary. But we will not allow selfish individuals to take it captive," he said.
He made the remarks on Tuesday during the funeral service of Michael Maigo Waweru -- the father to Senator John Methu -- in Njabini.
The President described the late Mzee Waweru as a gentleman who was dedicated to serving the community.
"He was a respected and enterprising leader with fresh ideas that changed many lives."
Present were Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, Speaker of the Senate Amason Kingi, Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha, MPs led by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and MCAs.
President Ruto said the Government is keen on managing public debt by reducing borrowing.
He noted that he is committed to using revenue collected as taxes to prudently develop the country.
"I will not allow our country to go into debt distress and give us a reputation of being a country that cannot manage its fairs," he said.
The President lauded Kenyans for giving the government time to plan and execute its agenda.
He exuded confidence that Kenyans will soon enjoy the benefit from the bold measures taken by the government since taking over.
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Mr Gachagua called on the Judiciary to adopt a consultative approach when handling cases seeking to stop government programmes.
"We call on the judiciary to conduct an open court and seek the opinion on government programmes like housing," he said.
Mr Gachagua said the Government is keen on confronting alcoholism and drug abuse in the country for the sake of the country's future.
He called on the youth not to allow outlawed criminal organisations to use them to cause chaos in the country.
Mr Ichung'wah said the Opposition is sabotaging government programmes to serve their interests at the expense of ordinary Kenyans.
"Some people benefiting illegally from NHIF have used courts to frustrate UHC," he said.
The majority leader said the opposition is not sincere in their call for demonstration noting that the price of unga, their main agenda, has since dropped.
"Our economy is stable, the next thing is take off," he added.
Mr Badilisha lauded the Government's development agenda in Nyandurua County citing the construction of roads and an industrial park that will transform the lives of the people.
He said, under the current administration, Ndaragua Constituency has received the first tarmacked road.
"People must realise that this government is working, as the people of Nyandarua we have hope in this government," he said.
Mr Kingi urged Kenyans to support government efforts geared toward resources from domestic sources.
"This country will not be built by the President, it is upon you and I through our taxes," he said. - Presidential Communication Service
