Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on leaders to pay attention to the views of Kenyans and respect their desires regarding governance.

Speaking at ACK St. Patrick’s Kayole Church in Nairobi County on Sunday, September 8, Gachagua emphasized that "Kenyans are supreme" and should be listened to and respected without discrimination.

The Deputy President noted that Kenyans are very intelligent and they can easily access information stating, “The time for lying to Kenyans is over.”

“Good leadership is listening to the people, getting their views and aspirations. I want to encourage leaders to, please, listen to the people and align with their aspirations. Also, be truthful. Kenyans are intelligent and can no longer be cheated,” Gachagua stated.


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He added, “Many people have a problem with me because, for a long time, government people are used to lying to the public, they are not used to the truth. Kenyans are very intelligent, you can no longer cheat them, and they know everything. The time for lying to Kenyans is over.”

The Deputy President also urged the National Police Service and officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to maintain professionalism in their work and steer clear of political involvement.

“The DCI should not take the country backwards on harassment of political leaders. They must be professional and deal with crime in accordance with the law. Using the Constitution, Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) and the Evidence Act, they will be more professional,” remarked the Deputy President.