Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to state officials who misuse public funds for personal gain. He emphasized that the Kenya Kwanza administration will take decisive action against anyone found guilty of such misconduct, ensuring that the law is upheld.
Kindiki underscored the gravity of misusing public funds intended for infrastructure to benefit the less fortunate, saying it brings a curse. "Using public funds for personal gain is a curse, especially because it deprives poor Kenyans of essentials like medicine, leading to preventable deaths. That cry of suffering reaches God,” he said.
He continued, “While we await God’s judgment, we have our Constitution and laws to enforce. We will use every means available to safeguard public resources. For those accustomed to embezzling public funds, your time is running out."
The Deputy President voiced his full support for President William Ruto’s commitment to protect public resources, adding that such resources should be devoted solely to providing essential services that improve Kenyans' lives. “I am fully behind the President in our efforts to safeguard Kenya’s resources. These funds should go toward building hospitals, schools, roads, and other needs that benefit the people, and God will bless our nation,” he added.
Kindiki made these remarks during a Sunday Worship and Thanksgiving Service at Jesus Palace of Praise Church in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County. He noted that the country’s economic situation has improved since they assumed office.
The Deputy President was accompanied by several MPs, including Lydia Haika (Taita Taveta Woman Representative), Peter Shake (Mwatate), John Bwire (Taveta), Danson Mwashako (Wundanyi), Carolyne Ng'elechei (Elgeyo Marakwet Woman Representative), John Kiarie 'KJ' (Dagoretti South), Nimrod Mbai (Kitui East), and Geoffrey Ruku (Mbeere North), along with various MCAs and county leaders.
