Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday asked the Opposition to stop criticising President William Ruto’s performance one year in office and over the high prices of fuel saying it is uncalled for.
Describing the criticism as unfair and misguided, the Deputy President said the high prices are as a result of global oil prices which have been on the surge
“We are proud of the President’s performance; he has done well in his first year in office despite the numerous challenges. He has tried to streamline the economy. On the fuel prices, the issue is not only in Kenya. It is not a Ruto problem. He is doing the best,” said the Deputy President.
He spoke at Kiandege Primary School in Ndaragwa Constituency, Nyandarua County, during the funeral of Mama Teresia Wangeci, the mother of Vice Chief of Defence Forces Lieutenant General Jonah Mwangi.
‘Continue supporting President Ruto‘
He asked Kenyans to continue supporting the President’s agenda saying Dr Ruto was on track.
“Let us pray for wisdom for the President to discharge his duties well. I am helping him as his Principal Assistant; the President is on the right track, he needs support,” said Mr Gachagua.
‘Rally behind DP Gachagua’
Other politicians who attended the funeral asked Mt Kenya residents to rally behind the Deputy President.
“The mountain will remain united and will rally behind our Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. He is our leader and the senior most in the national leadership. We must support him and the Kenya Kwanza government,” said Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha.
