An uproar over DP Gachagua remarks on who owns the government
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Gachagua remarks that appointments and contracts are a preserve of those who voted for the Kenya Kwanza government
Gachagua remarks that appointments and contracts are a preserve of those who voted for the Kenya Kwanza government.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that the Kenya Kwanza government will reward its staunch supporters.
Speaking on Sunday in Kericho, the DP stated that the Kenya Kwanza government will reward its staunch supporters and those who toiled to put the current government in the office while those in opposition will be least considered.
“This government is a company that has shares. There are owners who have the majority of shares, and those with just a few, while others do not have any. You invested in this government and you must reap. You sowed, tilled, put manure, and irrigated, and now it is time to reap,” he stated.
Gachagua laughed off at Azimio politicians who have been visiting the State House seeking government positions.
He noted that the Ruto government will reward its supporters with government appointments
Gachagua in his submissions added that even though the government would serve all Kenyans, it was prudent, fair, and logical to reward its supporters with government appointments.
“Some are criticizing me for saying those who sowed reap first, but there is nothing wrong. Their time of reaping will come someday in what remains after those who sowed have finished reaping,” said Gachagua.
He added, “Elections have significance. You cannot make noise talking ill of Ruto and after he wins you get in line to get benefits before those who were with him.”
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Gachagua stated that he has appointed himself as the guardian of the State House and that anyone who does not support Kenya Kwanza will be barred from all government positions.
“That is my work at State House; controlling that queue and deciding who is ahead of whom,” he added.
His statement irked legislators from the opposition and netizens alike who termed his submissions unfortunate.
Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed wondered how every Kenyan was to pay taxes to a government-owned by a few individuals.
“If the Government of the Republic of Kenya has become a company with shareholders then how will all Kenyans pay taxes to a company belonging to two individuals?” he posed.
Narok Senator Ledama Olekina was equally not amused by the Gachagua analogy.
“How on earth can he say the government is like a company with a few shareholders?” he wondered.
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