David Ndii Under Fire After Claiming Kenyans Got Leaders They Deserve: "Resign"

• President William Ruto's chairperson of the Council of Economic Advisors, David Ndii, tweeted that people get leaders they deserve
• The remarks of the Ndii ignited a heated debate, with a majority of Kenyans suggesting they did not deserve the current administration
• His tweet made other Kenyans claim it was wrong for Ruto to appoint Ndii as his economic advisor

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Kenyans have reacted harshly to a tweet by President William Ruto's economic advisor, David Ndii.

On Wednesday, December 5, the outspoken economist tweeted, alluding to Kenyans getting the leadership that they deserve in the 2022 polls.

"People get the leaders they deserve," Ndii posted on his X formerly Twitter.

The tweet by Ndii attracted fury from Kenyans, some of whom questioned why he was still in a government he did not believe in.

Others said they did not deserve to be ruled by the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, of which Ndii was part.

How Kenyans reacted to Ndii's tweet

TUKO.co.ke looks at some of the comments by Kenyans:

Caleb Amisi:

"David Ndii, you seem uncomfortable in this government, but you can't resign because you are not sure of the next government. "Fungua roho," brother . Don't compromise who you are. Strong principles are the hallmark of statesmanship."

Captain Dominic Omondi.

"Yes, the leaders who have forced themselves on the people."

Isuam Loonkishu

"What about appendages like you. What did we do to deserve a demon."

Somalianbae

"We truly don’t deserve this leaders."

chris ekai:

"And we got the economic advisors we deserve in the name of David Ndii."

Dave Onyango Benn:

"Who ends up hiring people the country doesn't deserve."

What David Ndii said about corruption

In other news, Ndii vowed to stand firm against any form of greed, corruption, or misuse of power by the government.

In a statement, the president's economic advisor said he would not take collective responsibility for lies within the government.

"Three things I will not be party to, defend, or take collective responsibility for: lies and taking the public for fools, corruption, and vomiting on the people's shoes," stated Ndii.