Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday evening praised President William Ruto for engaging and fielding questions from young Kenyans, Generation Z, through audio conversation on X-Spaces.
Speaking in Nyeri town, Gachagua lauded the young people for seeking to have a conversation with the President virtually, adding that this marked a turning point in public engagement towards good governance.
“The young people did well to speak and this a new beginning for our country- that everybody matters. Every Kenyan has something to contribute to the wellbeing of our nation, including the young people. In fact, they know more than we do. They have the knowledge we have the experience,” he said.
President Ruto on Friday afternoon engaged Generation Z in a live audio discussion on X Spaces, where he answered questions from the participants. “What the President did Friday was a good beginning. It was a very healthy conversation, I listened in and it was very good,” said Mr Gachagua. He spoke during a graduation thanksgiving service of Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s daughter Grace Wangechi.
Gachagua asked political leaders to emulate President Ruto and engage the people more. “Let us listen to the people,” he told leaders as he rallied Kenyans to support the Head of State in his mission to turn-around and rebuild the country’s economy.
He further asked political leaders to avoid talking down on people and bravado. The Deputy President, in addition, condemned destruction of public and private property during the recent protests, which started peacefully before infiltration by criminals.
He was accompanied by his Spouse Pastor Dorcas and various political leaders including Governors Joshua Irungu (Laikipia) and Kiarie Badilisha (Nyandarua), Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara.