By Anne Nyambura
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has strongly criticized leaders opposing government initiatives, accusing them of spreading propaganda and lacking alternative solutions for national progress. Speaking during the burial of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo in Bartabwa, Mudavadi said such critics suffer from “intellectual insecurity” and are misleading Kenyans about the administration’s efforts.
“There are people so worried about anything the government does. Even when the President talks to someone, they become afraid and resort to spreading lies and propaganda,” he said.Mudavadi emphasized that the Kenya Kwanza administration, under President William Ruto, is implementing key development programs despite global economic challenges. He dismissed claims that the government is failing, attributing such narratives to leaders who seek to fuel negativity among citizens.
He urged critics to provide alternative solutions instead of merely opposing government policies. “Do not just criticize what the government is doing if you are not offering an alternative solution,” he challenged.
The Prime CS further highlighted the evolving global financial landscape, noting that international aid is diminishing, and Kenya must find ways to fund its own development. He pointed out that the government is implementing tough but necessary economic decisions that will benefit the country in the long run.
“We must realize that the era of freebies is over. The world’s priorities are shifting, and Kenya must be ready to finance its own projects,” he said.Mudavadi cited healthcare as an example, noting that Kenya’s proactive approach to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has positioned the country ahead of global trends in securing sustainable health financing.
“The world is telling us we must take care of our own sick. We can no longer wait for foreign aid,” he stated.He called on Kenyans to support government efforts and remain patriotic, saying that economic growth requires unity and investment in local solutions.
“This is not the time for politics with people’s lives. We must focus on attracting trade and investment to grow our economy and create jobs,” he urged.His remarks come as the government pushes forward with its Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) to drive national development.
