Ruto’s Advisor David Ndii Tells Kenyans Not to Trust Govt
David Ndii, the economic advisor to President William Ruto, has elicited conflicting reactions with his recent comments, in which he expressed concerns about trusting politicians and the government.
In response to inquiries from concerned Kenyans regarding the recent increase in petroleum prices, Ndii reiterated that the current events are the culmination of a borrowing binge initiated by the previous government, about which he had previously warned Kenyans.
In his response, Ndii argued that it was unrealistic for Kenyans to expect the country’s fortunes to change ‘yesterday’ as a result of a change in government.
He brazenly proclaimed, “I don’t believe politicians, and I don’t trust the government.”
In addition, Ndii questioned how Kenyans could anticipate economic recovery following years of continuous borrowing by previous administrations.
He compared it to a game of musical chairs, challenging the notion that Kenya could accumulate debt for a decade and then miraculously address the resulting problems through elections.
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He remarked, “Are we sober? I told you two years ago Kenya was in receivership. Nothing has changed.”
Ndii clarified that he intended to fulfill his civic duty by informing Kenyans of the harsh realities they may confront, implying that some government policies may not produce favorable outcomes.
He emphasized, “I’m not a politician, and I don’t peddle false hope. This journey may be painful, and success is not guaranteed. Even highly trained doctors from prestigious institutions like Oxford and Harvard lose patients.
His remarks were met with mixed responses, with some opposition politicians applauding them.
Nairobi Senator and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna remarked, “It’s difficult not to appreciate David Ndii. He’s revealing that Kenya Kwanza is a government of trial and error. It’s all guesswork. ‘Doctor’ Ruto appears clueless. Kenya is the patient in this scenario.”
Explaining the recent increase in fuel prices by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Ndii stated that such oil disruptions are common in countries with rising inflation and interest rates as a result of global supply challenges.
On Thursday, the price of a liter of gasoline, diesel, and petroleum in Nairobi increased by Ksh16.96, Ksh21.32, and Ksh33.13, respectively, to Ksh211.64, Ksh200.99, and Ksh202.61.
Ruto’s Advisor David Ndii Tells Kenyans Not to Trust Govt
