Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has emphasized the need for honest introspection on the government’s performance, particularly in implementing the ambitious pledges made during the 2022 General Election campaign.
Speaking on Thursday during a high-level retreat of Cabinet Secretaries and top government officials in Karen, Nairobi, the DP called on government officials to shift focus from planning to tangible delivery as the Kenya Kwanza administration reaches its midterm point.
“This administration was elected at a critical point in terms of the nation’s economic situation,” Kindiki said Thursday during the third National Executive Retreat at the KCB Leadership Centre in Karen.
“We were elected on a very popular agenda, which was to create an inclusive economy, an economy that brings onboard everyone where the prosperity of the country is shared across economic classes.”
He acknowledged growing public scrutiny over the pace and direction of government programs, saying it is a natural consequence of the “radical, daring, and bold” commitments the administration made.
“At this point, it is no longer about planning or rationalization. It is about delivery and impact. We must ask ourselves: how far have we come in terms of the brick and mortar of the nation’s development — the policies, programs, and projects?”
The Deputy President further stressed the importance of involving all stakeholders in the national development agenda, noting that public engagement and ownership are crucial for long-term success.
