David Ndii, the economic advisor to President William Ruto, has created a different feeling with his comments, where he expressed his concern about trusting politicians and the government.
Responding to questions from Kenyans concerned about the rise in fuel prices, Ndii reiterated that the current events are the culmination of the borrowing spree initiated by the previous government which he had warned Kenyans about.
In his response, Ndii maintained that it is foolish for Kenyans to expect the country’s fortunes to change ‘immediately’, following a change of government.
He said boldly, “I don’t trust politicians, and I don’t trust the government
Furthermore, Ndii questioned how Kenyans would expect the economy to improve after years of continuous borrowing by previous administrations.
He challenged the notion that Kenya could accumulate debt for a decade and then miraculously solve problems arising from elections, likening it to a game of musical chairs.
He said, “Are we moderate? I told you two years ago Kenya was in receivership. Nothing has changed.”
Ndii explained that his intention is to fulfill his civic duty by informing Kenyans about the dire reality they may face, pointing out that some government policies may not bring positive results.
He emphasized, “I am not a politician, and I do not indulge in false hopes. This journey can be painful, and success is uncertain. Even highly trained doctors from prestigious institutions like Oxford and Harvard lose patients.
