Evans Kidero Claims Kenyans Are Excited, Hopeful Under William Ruto: "There's A New Dawn"

• Former Nairobi governor Evans Kidero asserted that, despite tough economic times, Kenya is on the right path
• Kidero expressed that Kenyans are hopeful and happy amid the prevailing challenges, accusing politicians and leaders of spreading negativity
• He said the 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations symbolised a new era in Kenya, emphasising President William Ruto's optimistic speech at the Uhuru Gardens

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

Nairobi - Former Nairobi governor Evans Kidero has claimed the country is on the right path despite the prevailing tough economic times.

During an interview on K24 on Wednesday, December 13, the former county boss claimed Kenyans are hopeful and happy.

Kidero accused politicians and other people in leadership positions of preaching doom, maintaining these were good times.

"I think there is vibrancy in the air, happiness in the air, and there is hope despite some, I believe, politicians and people who are probably in leadership positions who are always preaching doom and gloom," he said.

How does Kidero know Kenyans are happy

The Chief Administrative Secretary of Trade and Industrialisation appointee stated that the 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations were a testament to the new age in Kenya.

Kidero added that President William Ruto's speech at the fete in Uhuru Gardens reflected the new dawn in the nation.

"But the celebrations that we saw yesterday at 60 shows there is a new dawn in Kenya as a republic, and this was reflected in the president's speech," Kidero added.

Ruto says overtaxing Kenyans revived economy

Earlier, Ruto told the nation that the new tax regimes coming up incessantly were in the best interest of the country.

He said it was sacrifices by Kenyans to salvage their country from the shackles of debt inherited from the previous administration.

He said Kenyans were doing their part to support the effort to stabilise and grow the economy.

With the Kenyans' commitment to remit their dues, the president vowed to take care of the funds, putting corrupt government officials on notice.

"Their sacrifices and contributions are essential and must be honoured. We are therefore taking strong measures to ensure that all revenue is administered transparently, efficiently and in a secure manner," he said.