President William Ruto has pledged to ensure that all institutions in Kenya function effectively for the benefit of the people.
Speaking on Wednesday during a meeting with Amani National Congress (ANC) leaders at State House, Ruto emphasized the importance of each arm of government fulfilling its mandate.
He stressed his commitment to respecting these institutions to facilitate the making of right decisions.
While acknowledging the right to demonstrate, the President highlighted that the responsibility for decision-making rests with the institutions. He reaffirmed his dedication to maintaining a robust democracy in Kenya, where constructive engagement is encouraged.
“I will make sure that as a democratic country, all institutions work for the people of Kenya. It is the way we are going to take Kenya into the future. And there’s no conflict every arm of government is doing their assignment and I will make sure as President I respect institutions so that we can make right decisions so that we centralise the place of people of Kenya,” Ruto said.
“We are a democratic country. Those who want to demonstrate it is their right, no problem. But decisions have to be made by institutions. We will make decisions as an executive, take it to the legislature, people of Kenya will speak to it through public participation, others will subject it to court processes and that is how democracy works and I am a great believer in democracy,” he added.
Ruto emphasized the role of public participation in shaping the country’s direction, stating that while the Executive can propose plans, the ultimate decision lies with the people of Kenya.
He also discussed the country’s transition from debt reliance to self-reliance, underscoring the necessity for institutional involvement in the reform process.