- Cabinet general secretary Musalia Mudavadi dismissed the criticism of Archbishop Anthony Muheria, saying that informing the public is a constitutional responsibility
- Mudavadi emphasized that public involvement is necessary to ensure citizens understand and contribute to development projects
- The minister cited examples from the United States and the United Kingdom, saying that government around the world informs citizens to avoid allegations of dictatorship
- Mudavadi claimed that referring to the government as a “broadcasting agency” is a perversion, since communication is essential for national development
Kilifi – Secretary -General of the Cabinet Musalia Mudavadi He criticized Nyeri Archbishop Anthony Muheria following his fierce accusations against President William Ruto.
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The openly spoken priest had accused the government of focusing on advertising projects rather than submitting them.
Speaking on Friday, February 21, during the funeral of Elder Kingi Mwaruwa, Mudavadi dismissed the Muheria's remarks, emphasizing that government communication is not only important but a constitutional duty.
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Mudavadi said that the government must talk to the people in order to work together and understand what they want.
“The government's responsibility when implementing development projects in accordance with our constitution is to ensure public involvement. Our religious leaders understand this well, and our politicians understand well. Churches on the grounds that the government should not inform the public about what it is doing but to continue its plans. Mudavadi announced.
Why should the government inform Kenyans
Mudavadi emphasized that informing Kenyans about government projects is an international system, citing the United States and the UK.
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According to the prime minister's failure to inform citizens it would only lead to allegations of dictatorship in the future.
“In accordance with the Constitution the involvement of citizens is necessary for people to get information, if we say the government to continue without consultation it can do something that displeases the people, and if the government does not engage it they will call it dictatorship,” He said.
He also criticized the Muheria for misleading the public, saying that communication is important for the development of the nation.
“Therefore, referring to the government as an advertising agent is misleading the public. Even in the United States, Trump informs citizens of its actions, the UK officials are expressing their plans, and the same situation applies to other parts of the world.
Thus, it is the government's responsibility to communicate with its citizens so that development can continue. We can recommend a project in a particular area, but if people do not want to, their views must be considered, ” The head of ministers said.
What did Archbishop Muheria say about Ruto?
Previously Archbishop Muheria issued a strong rebuke to the administration of Rutoaccusing it of prioritizing public relations rather than governance.
The leader of the Catholic Church Nyeri created the word 'government', saying that the Ruto administration was more focused on publicizing than implementing policy.
He challenged the government to change direction from media campaigns to reality service, calling on leaders to prioritize wealth instead of fashion.
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