Kenyans on Social media have bashed Ruto’s Economic Advisor David Ndii for telling kenyans to check on their poor spending habits and stop blaming the government for the tough economy.
Ndii, who is the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Economic Advisors has called out a section of kenyans who purchase Ksh9,000 fish while ignoring cheap alternatives like Tilapia which only cost ksh799.
According to Ndii, he communication through X account is not addressed to the majority, however, that didn’t deter kenyans to rain words on him telling him to do his civic duty instead of lecturing kenyans.
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“My apologies to upper deck people that fresh Atlantic Salmon price is up 40%. Not only is Tilapia still affordable, but it also puts money in people’s pockets.”
Ndii was using the opportunity to respond to reports which depicted the ripple effects caused by the dropping value of the shilling, including hiked food prices and skyrocketing public debt.
According to the President Ruto’s Economic Advisor, Kenya’s exports have not dropped amid the fluctuating currency that has placed the shilling at 160 against the dollar, which according to statistics is the lowest ever recorded fall thus worsening the cost of living in the country
However, President William Ruto has always warned of tough economic times ahead even as the government planned to service the country’s pending debts including the Eurobond. The payback of loans is according to the head of state what is ailing the economy and kenyans should come in terms with the reality.
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“The new direction may not be easy but it is ethical, responsible, prudent, and most importantly necessary. We have had to make hard decisions and make painful choices because we owe the people of Kenya to do the right things and to confront facts as they are.”