Former Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho, a key figure in former President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration, has entered the political fray with a sharp critique aimed at the current government's narrative against the opposition.
Kibicho has publicly challenged the logic used to brand the opposition as ineffective, questioning the very foundation of the standards by which they are being judged.
His comments dissect the arguments often used to dismiss political adversaries, shifting the focus from the opposition's perceived lack of development projects to the fundamental roles and responsibilities of a government versus those out of power.
In a statement that has since captured public attention, Kibicho addressed the prevailing political rhetoric head-on.
He noted the common accusation levelled against the opposition, stating, "Lately, we are told the opposition is agenda-less and hawana akili because they have not built roads, dams, houses, hospitals, or rolled out social programs."
He acknowledged that, at first glance, this argument might seem persuasive to the public. However, the former PS urged for a deeper analysis of the situation, suggesting that a closer look reveals a significant flaw in this line of reasoning and that the initial convincing narrative begins to fall apart under scrutiny.
Kibicho then delivered his main point, posing a tough question to the government by dismantling the premise of their criticism.
He argued, "But ukiweka akili kidogo, things change. Opposition does not control the budget. It does not award tenders. It does not run ministries or implement government programs."
By highlighting these crucial distinctions, he effectively questioned how an opposition, devoid of executive power and control over state resources, could be expected to undertake and deliver on such capital-intensive projects.
The former Interior PS concluded with a firm declaration that places the responsibility squarely on the shoulders of those in power: "Hiyo kazi ni ya serikali," which translates to "That is the work of the government."
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