Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has stated that the government is actively working to ease the financial burden on Kenyan citizens caused by the soaring cost of living.
“A good country is one that respects the rule of law and is corruption-free. When given a chance to serve, be a servant to the people and not a master of double standards whose agenda is to fulfill self-interests at the expense of service to Kenyans,” Mudavadi stated.
Speaking as he presided over the 44th Vihiga cultural festival in Mbale municipal grounds, Vihiga County, he said corruption and misuse of public funds will not be tolerated within the government’s framework.
Mudavadi reiterated the government’s stance that the Kenya Kwanza administration inherited a severely weakened economy. He urged Kenyans to correctly understand the government’s position when called upon to tighten their belts.
“Yes, we agree our predecessors messed up the economy, and that is the reality. But we can no longer continue digging the hole but look for ways of getting out of it. As government, we were elected by the people to fix the mess, not to point fingers and do absolutely nothing.” he added
The prime minister asserted that the president has laid out key strategies, including conforming to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank regulations, signing key economic partnerships with the European Union Economic Partnership Agreement, and holding key talks with other countries as part of the remedies to try and make things work for the better.
He also emphasized the need for Kenyans to be law-abiding citizens, saying they must invest in peace and stability and embrace togetherness, citing that the current economic hardships globally are a result of the conflicts arising between some nations and races.
“My plea to Kenyans, even as we bid good-bye to 2023, is to remain optimistic and support the policies of the government. The government means well for all Kenyans.”Mudavadi assured the Kenyan
