Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua yesterday asked Kenyans to be patient and have confidence in President William Ruto ability to improve the economy.

 Speaking on Sunday at AIC, Zombe in Kitui East, Kitui county, where he attended Sunday service, Gachagua said that the  Ruto administration will not discriminate any region in its socio-economic development of the country.

Working hard

 “President William Ruto is working hard to turn around the economy. There were teething problems in the beginning of the recovery process, but the President has a good plan, energy and a hardworking team to transform the country. Be patient, pray for him and support him as we walk the journey together,” said the Deputy President.

 He said that though the President inherited a shaky economy and a myriad of challenges such as a national debt of Sh9.6 trillion, the Head of State has performed and results will soon be felt by all people.

On road infrastructure and water challenges in the Eastern region, Gachagua said  the government was committed to sorting out the issues to drive an inclusive economic growth in the area.

Support the people

 “The government has rolled out plans on Umaa, Thwake and High Grand Falls dams to address water shortage in the Lower Eastern Region. The plan to upgrade Chiluni-Zombe-Mwitika road to tarmac is on course. The government that will sort out issues of water in Ukambani. The President and I will continue supporting the people of Ukambani, serving them and supporting activities of the church,” he further said.

 Gachagua was responding to requests by local leaders for the government to consider initiating various development projects in the region.

 The Deputy President explained that the water projects will promote agriculture, food security and an all-inclusive growth of the region.

He further urged the local leaders and electorate in the region  to work with the government by participating in development projects such as constructing schools and churches.