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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has affirmed that the Kenyan government remains stable, focused, and resolute in fulfilling its promises to the people, despite ongoing political noise and distractions.
Speaking during an engagement with Kenyans living in Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, and Kenitra in the Kingdom of Morocco, Mudavadi reassured the diaspora community that the government is unwavering in its commitment to the national development agenda, even amidst heightened political rhetoric back home.
“Do not be alarmed by what you see on social media—it is merely noise from a few disgruntled individuals,” Mudavadi said. “The government, now in office for over two years, is diligently working to fulfill its mandate to millions of Kenyans.”
Mudavadi, who also serves as the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, highlighted notable achievements such as the Affordable Housing Programme, which is now taking root across the country, and the rollout of Universal Health Coverage. He noted that over 21 million Kenyans have been registered under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), a significant increase from the 9 million previously covered by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).
Acknowledging the inevitable challenges of implementing new initiatives, Mudavadi emphasized that well-intentioned government projects would ultimately succeed.
“There may be individuals who benefitted from previous systems and now oppose the success of ongoing reforms. These groups may go to great lengths to derail progress,” he cautioned.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary urged Kenyans in the diaspora to be model ambassadors of the nation by upholding integrity, diligence, and respect for the laws of their host countries, whether in their academic pursuits, professional careers, or business endeavors.
He further warned against inflammatory rhetoric by certain individuals within Kenya, cautioning that such sentiments could harm diplomatic relations and potentially incite xenophobia.
“We’ve encountered complaints such as, ‘We don’t like the bad manners of some Kenyans.’ This raises a concern: should an entire country be judged by the actions of a few ill-behaved individuals?” posed Mudavadi.
He reminded Kenyans abroad to comply with local laws, noting that while the 2010 Constitution grants Kenyans broad freedoms, these rights are not guaranteed in other jurisdictions.
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