President William Ruto has asked newly sworn-in Deputy President Abraham Kithure Kindiki to support him in delivering the Bottom Up Economic Agenda.

On Friday, November 1, 2024, Kindiki assumed the office of the DP, taking over from impeached Rigathi Gachagua.

What Ruto said about Kindiki’s career profile

Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) Nairobi, Ruto praised Professor Kindiki for his outstanding career profile.

“Over the past two decades, I have had the privilege of witnessing Prof. Kindiki’s work as a professor, litigation lawyer, consulting attorney, senator representing Tharaka-Nithi, Majority Leader of the Senate, and most recently, Cabinet Secretary.

“I can confirm that in all these roles, he has demonstrated exceptional dedication, high competence, and professionalism, consistently delivering results beyond expectations,” said Ruto.

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Ruto noted that Kindiki’s career has been defined by exemplary achievements demonstrating his vision for positive change and commitment to high efficiency standards in performing his duties.

Which economic agendas does Ruto want Kindiki to oversee?

The head of state explained that his administration reached a point where it required a patriotic public servant and a consummate champion of the constitutional dispensation, broad-based national governance framework, and bottom-up economic transformation agenda to support the Cabinet and the presidency in delivering in full and on time.

He listed the mandates as follows:

• Energy sector transformation

“I need your support for the Ministry of Energy, who are doing a wonderful job in that exercise. We have a big programme on markets across Kenya, which you will help achieve,” he added.

• Affordable Housing: Ruto urged Kindiki to help advocate for the project. He revealed that the programme will give low-income earners access to 1000 house units at KSh 3,000 starting December 2024.

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The former Interior CS has been vocal about the Affordable Housing project. In September 2024, he said the government would prioritise acquiring the houses for 40,000 people displaced during the El Nino rains.

• Universal Health Coverage (UHC): The president said the UHC programme is underway and requires someone like Kindiki to achieve its full transformation.

“I want to tell Kenyans that we are going to transform this nation and we have the team. Professor, welcome to the team,” said Ruto.

Source: TUKO.co.ke