Kindiki: We’re addressing issues raised by Catholic bishops
Kindiki addressed concerns raised by the Catholic Church, criticising the government's perceived failure to deliver on campaign promises and accusing it of dishonesty.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government's commitment to transparency and collaboration, stating that President William Ruto's administration is open to criticism from all quarters, including religious institutions, civil society, and non-governmental organisations.
Speaking during a church service in Ndia, Kirinyaga County, on Sunday, Kindiki emphasised the importance of diverse perspectives for improving governance.
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“We are in no war with the church. We recognise that we, as human beings, are not perfect. As such, we are open to criticism and feedback from the church, civil society, and NGOs so that we can serve Kenyans better,” he said.
Kindiki addressed concerns raised by the Catholic Church, criticising the government's perceived failure to deliver on campaign promises and accusing it of dishonesty. The bishops highlighted issues such as the transition to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), challenges with the competency-based curriculum (CBC), and the rising cost of living.
The Deputy President acknowledged these issues and stated, "We know the transition from NHIF to SHIF has teething problems that seem to be troubling Kenyans; the government is listening and is working on streamlining things."
The Catholic bishops had earlier released a statement condemning what they described as “a culture of lies, unkept promises, and misplaced priorities,” urging the government to engage in meaningful consultations with stakeholders.
The statement partially read, "We recall other pertinent unresolved issues we have raised with the government recently: over-taxation of Kenyans, the hiking of the missionary work permits, youth unemployment, regulations of the education system, especially the CBC and university loan scheme, the failure to constitute the IEBC, etc."
"We believe that genuine consultation with all concerned stakeholders in all these matters is necessary, beyond casual public participation. This culture of lies, unkept promises and misplaced priorities is unacceptable and needs to be dealt with."
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