Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has maintained his stance on his controversial shareholding remarks.
The DP while addressing a crowd made it clear that only those who supported President William Ruto's presidential bid should get government jobs. He also claimed that members of the opposition were irked by his opinion and that is why they have a problem with Ruto's administration.
"For now there are certain positions ambazo zitakua za wale watu walimwamini William Ruto, walikubaliana na mipango yake ya kubadilisha Kenya walimpigia kura na walionyesha mapenzi kwake. Those positions I continue to insist na mimi nasema pia nafasi ambazo zinapatikana tuangalie wale ambao walituamini, wakatupenda," the DP said.
"That is my condition, that is why these Azimio have a problem with me together with the president. They have a problem with me," the DP added.
Gachagua reiterated his remarks even after the president expressed displeasure noting that all Kenyans have the right to secure positions in government regardless of whom they supported in the 2022 General Election.
“It is primitive and backwards for anybody to imagine that any region of Kenya cannot get development on account of how they voted. I want to assure the people of Kenya that we will move together as one nation,” he said.
Ruto in his subtle response to Gachagua, noted that all Kenyans pay taxes and as such no one should be discriminated against because of political differences.
The president who was speaking during his Nyanza visit assured the residents that he will ensure that all parts of the country get development regardless of their political stances.
"No one should tell you that you are out of government; this is your government, you all pay taxes, and you are Kenyans, and this is your government. We will make sure no part of the country will be discriminated against on matters of development because of political differences," he added.
