Speaking during a public engagement forum, Mbadi dismissed claims that the initiative lacked proper public participation, posing a rhetorical question to his audience: “Do you want Ruto to walk to Kisumu to conduct public sensitisation on NYOTA?”
Mbadi defended the government’s approach, arguing that structured administrative systems exist to communicate policies and programmes to citizens without necessarily requiring the physical presence of the Head of State at every forum.
He maintained that President William Ruto cannot personally oversee sensitisation meetings in every county, emphasizing that government ministries, county officials, and relevant agencies are mandated to carry out such tasks effectively.
The CS explained that NYOTA is designed to benefit ordinary Kenyans and that sufficient communication channels have been activated to ensure the public understands its objectives.
According to Mbadi, critics were politicising the programme instead of focusing on its intended impact. He urged leaders to support government initiatives aimed at economic empowerment rather than turning them into platforms for political attacks.
Mbadi further stated that development should not be reduced to theatrics, insisting that tangible service delivery matters more than symbolic gestures.
“Leadership is about systems working efficiently, not about dramatic displays,” he remarked, drawing applause from sections of the audience.
His comments have since generated mixed reactions, with some Kenyans agreeing that decentralised communication is practical, while others argue that high-level visibility strengthens public trust.
Nonetheless, Mbadi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring NYOTA achieves its objectives and reaches its targeted beneficiaries across the country.
The debate highlights the growing scrutiny over how national programmes are implemented and communicated to the public.
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