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Member of Parliament (MP) for Kikuyu Constituency Kimani Ichung’wa has assured President William Ruto of support from Kenyans amid criticism.

Speaking during a church service on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Soweto Catholic Church, Embakasi East, Nairobi County, Ichung’wa told Ruto that despite receiving numerous condemnations about his administration, Kenyans still believe and have faith in him.

He further urged the head of state to honour his promise to Kenyans and stabilize the economy for the benefit of the citizens.

“Nataka kuambia Rais kuwa sio ati wakenya wanakukimbiza na miaka miwili. Utakimbizwa, utasalimiwa lakini wakenya wako na imani kwako. Wewe uko na nguvu ya kubadili Kenya kwa hivyo tutaendelea kukimbiza na wewe fanya bidii hadi pale mambo uliambia wakenya yatimie,” he said.

The majority leader in the National Assembly added that parliamentarians will make sure he (Ruto) fulfils his promises adding that they will also help him in the country’s development.

“Na sisi kwa bunge tutahakikisha yakuwa tunakupeleka mbio ili utimize yale mambo uliahidi wakenya na tuko pamoja na wewe kushirikiana kwa mambo ya kuunda sheria ya kuhakikisha yakuwa tumefanikisha mambo ya maendeleo,” Ichung’wa added.

Ruto facing criticism

 Ichung’wa’s sentiments come in the wake of fierce criticism from the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops, who accused the government of failing to address critical national issues.

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, November 14, 2024, the bishops claimed that the government has fostered a ‘culture of lies’ and failed to uphold integrity and deliver on its campaign promises.

The clergy raised concerns over the government’s perceived inability to address pressing matters such as the abduction of citizens. They also highlighted public frustration over what they termed as misplaced priorities and unfulfilled expectations.

The bishops expressed dismay at the diminishing respect for truth in public leadership, claiming that deceit had replaced the integrity Kenyans deserve. They urged citizens to demand accountability and resist normalizing falsehoods from politicians.

“This culture of lies, unkept promises, and misplaced priorities is unacceptable and needs to be dealt with,” the bishops said.

“The culture of lies is swiftly replacing the integrity and respect that Kenyans deserve. Basically, it seems that truth does not exist, and if it does, it is only what the government says. Unfortunately, it seems that the Kenyans have helplessly tolerated the lies told to them constantly by the politicians. Kenyans must learn not to applaud or validate the lies that the politicians tell them, but rather must resolve to seek and be led by the truth,” the bishops stated.