Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday commended President William Ruto’s engagement with Gen Zs on X-Space. Speaking in Nyeri town, the Deputy President praised the young people for initiating a virtual conversation with the President, noting that this marked a significant shift 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 well-being 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 yesterday (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.
The Deputy President asked political leaders to emulate the Head of State 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 urged political leaders to refrain from talking down to people and displaying bravado. The Deputy President also condemned the destruction of public and private property during the recent protests, which began peacefully before being infiltrated by criminals.
He was accompanied by his spouse, Pastor Dorcas, as well as various political leaders, including Governors Joshua Irungu (Laikipia) and Kiarie Badilisha (Nyandarua), Nyeri Deputy Governor David Kinaniri, Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara, MCAs led by Nyeri Speaker Gichuhi Mwangi, clergy, and community leaders.
