Susan Kihika Blasts Kenyans Opposing Adani Deal, Ruto’s Tax Measures: “Negative and Unpatriotic”

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Susan Kihika Blasts Kenyans Opposing Adani Deal, Ruto’s Tax Measures: “Negative and Unpatriotic”

Nakuru governor Susan Kihika exploded on Kenyans whom he accused of often criticising the national government’s policies despite the thin array of options it has
For instance, Kihika wondered why the citizenry is opposed to the tax measures formulated by the government, yet they don’t want the state to continue borrowing
She also sought to understand why Kenyans are opposed to the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) arrangements which she argued have revitalised critical infrastructure in developed countries

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Kai Eli, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nakuru governor Susan Kihika has lambasted Kenyans who always seem to find fault in President William Ruto’s undertakings.

President William Ruto with Nakuru governor Susan Kihika. — Governor Susan Kihika (right) took on Kenyans who often criticise President William Ruto’s agendas without offering alternatives to address the challenges the country is facing. Photo: Susan Kihika.
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The county boss seemed troubled by the unending culture of the citizenry poke holes in the policies and programmes formulated by Ruto’s administration.

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Kihika suggested that the president often finds himself between a rock and a hard place running the country in the face of fierce objections by the citizens.

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For instance, Kihika wondered why many Kenyans are opposed to the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) arrangement between the Kenyan government and foreign entities to facelift local critical infrastructure.

She also seemed to wonder how Kenyans want the government to raise revenue for its programmes while they are opposed to borrowing or tax measures the government comes up with.

Her comments followed the citizenry’s reservations about the Adani Group’s takeover of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to undertake the airfield’s makeover for a couple of decades.

“I am sitting here wondering what Kenyans really want. You don’t want the President to borrow any more money (I get it and prefer he doesn’t, too), but when we have willing investors for PPP, then you are all up in arms? Then you also don’t want him to raise money internally – Finance Bill!” she wondered on the X social network.