DP Gachagua Asks Kenyans To Ignore Gov't Critics, "Economy Is Out Of Danger"

• The DP said that despite the claims by the opposition, the economy is out of danger, and Ruto's plan is reviving the economy as expected
• He compared the claims by the opposition towards Ruto's economic plan to the opposition to Kibaki's plan in his first term
• He also said that he was happy with the ongoing crackdown on alcoholism in central Kenya

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a firm reassurance to the citizens of Kenya, declaring that the government's efforts to revive the economy are well underway and progressing positively.

He called upon Kenyans to disregard the criticisms and opposition noise surrounding the ongoing initiatives to rebuild the nation.

Gachagua was addressing worshippers at Karatina PCEA Church in Nyeri County on Sunday, December 24, where he told worshipers not to be misled by opposition claims.

Parallels to Kibaki's first term

Drawing parallels between President Kibaki's challenges and those faced by President Ruto, Gachagua highlighted the government's commitment to economic recovery despite criticism.

"We are working to rebuild our economy. Do not be misled by the Opposition’s noises. Even the late President Mwai Kibaki found a beaten economy and was fought and criticized by the Opposition at the beginning of his firstterm,fulfilling,m but he performed," said Gachagua.

He pointed out that measures taken by the government, including job creation initiatives and economic rebuilding strategies, were being overshadowed by the Azimio Coalition's negative portrayal.

"In 2004 and 2005, Kibaki was being fought because of taxes such as the Value Added Tax (VAT). People could not understand, but towards the end of the term, Kenyans appreciated it because he had been able to rebuild the economy.

The same is happening today against President Ruto; we found a beaten economy. We started afresh, and so far, we are getting on well," Gachagua explained, as reported by Capitalfmnews.

Alcoholism in Central Kenya

Accompanied by his spouse, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, and other dignitaries, including Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga and Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Gachagua expressed satisfaction with the ongoing crackdown against alcoholism and drug abuse in Central Kenya, urging the church to support these efforts.

"On alcoholism war, so far so good and it is 70% successful. The National Government Administration Officers told me the exercise is ongoing. I am so happy; the youth are now clean and searching for jobs," Gachagua said.

Gachagua showcases his vast homestead with Christmas decor

In other related news on TUKO.co.ke, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua gave Kenyans a small tour of his stately home in Mathira, Nyeri county.

In the vicinity were decorations connoting the Christmas mood, seen are shiny banners, Christmas trees, and confetti, among others.

Rigathi was captured in a short clip strolling across a segment of his compound.