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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on the newly appointed Cabinet Secretaries to fully support President William Ruto, emphasizing that loyalty to the president is non-negotiable.
“Loyalty to the Head of State and government is not up for debate. You are now soldiers in an army with only one general,” Gachagua asserted.
Gachagua also issued a stern warning to the recently sworn-in members of the government, urging them to steer clear of corruption. “Today, you’ve been briefed on the expectations of your roles, the macro-economic challenges we face, and the corruption traps you must avoid to prevent what the EACC describes as ’causes for sleepless nights,'” he cautioned.
Speaking at the National Defense University after the Cabinet’s induction, Gachagua encouraged the Cabinet Secretaries to embrace servant leadership and maintain an open-door policy.
“Don’t confine yourself to your office—get out there and see what’s really happening. Foster an open-door policy that welcomes honest input from those who work under you,” he advised.
He emphasized that this approach would encourage diverse perspectives and innovative ideas.
“We are bound by oath and honor to exercise power strictly in accordance with the Constitution and to use that power for the lasting benefit of the people,” Gachagua declared.
The Deputy President also addressed recent Gen-Z protests, stressing the importance of heeding the youth’s calls for better leadership.
“This youthful generation offers immense opportunities to harness their energy, passion, and creativity, but it also brings heightened pressures and greater expectations. Our great task in leadership is to spark an industrial, agricultural, and digital revolution that will create millions of new jobs, particularly for the youth,” he remarked.
Gachagua further urged the Cabinet to strictly adhere to the Constitution, reminding them that their statements would now be regarded as official policy.
“You are now bound by collective responsibility, and regardless of your personal views, once a directive is issued by the President or a decision is made in Cabinet, your duty is to defend it zealously, fiercely, and firmly. Your personal opinions no longer exist—your words are now policy pronouncements,” he concluded.
