Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has said President William Ruto now has no reason to fail Kenyans following the passing of the Finance Bill, 2023.
Speaking at a church service in Kajiado on Sunday, Cheruiyot said Parliament played it role and passed Ruto’s taxation proposals and it was now for the President to fulfil his pledges to Kenyans.
“The ball is now on your court. Now deliver to Kenyans. You now cannot tell Kenyans you do not have this or that. MPs have given you strength. They have given you the opportunity to serve Kenyans,” he stated.
He added that it was now up to the President to prove wrong those who have been doubting his plans.
“We now want to see new houses. We want electricians, masons to get jobs,” Cheruiyot said.
“Since as lawmakers we have played our part, it is now for you to organise your team with the help of the Deputy President and Prime Cabinet Secretary,” he added.
Cheruiyot said Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and senior government officials who will fail to deliver should be removed.
“If you see an official is not working, just blow the whistle and substitute him and bring in a person who is able to deliver,” he explained.
Present at the church service were Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, area governor Joseph ole Lenku and a host of local leaders.
The Senate Majority Leader said Parliament will also be closely monitoring the performance of Ruto’s team.
“We will not entertain games. We want Kenyans to enjoy the fruits of their taxes,” he said.
He said Kenya should stop relying on borrowing to fund its budget. BY THE STAR