DP William Ruto blamed president Uhuru for government’s failure to publish the contracts with China.
While speaking during the Tuesday night presidential debate held at Catholic University of East Africa, Ruto said he should not be blamed.
According to him, the deputy president position is more of a support role to the president. Therefore, it does not guarantee that the head of state will heed his recommendations in terms of state affairs.
Moreover, Ruto said his duties include: serving Kenyans, discharging his responsibilities as per the law and advising the president.
“As DP there is so much that you can do. I have discharged those responsibilities to the best of my ability and I have made my position clear in regards to the contracts to the right offices. It is not a matter I would have wanted to take to the public for purposes of making sure that the government is functional,” he said.
“I have given advice to my boss on many issues including that particular issue. I have enumerated very well that it is the constitutional position that every contract is made public. I have given that advice to the president as is required of me but you know the buck stops with the boss.” Ruto added.
Likewise, the deputy president noted that any contracts that Kenya enters into with foreign countries should be made public.
Furthermore, during his interview with Reuters, Ruto said his government will make public details of state contracts with China.
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He also added that he will deport Chinese nationals illegally working in the country.
“I will not tell you discussions held in the cabinet but it was available for me to take a position. I have taken many positions and at times they were not very popular and I have taken firm positions in the cabinet and the public and Kenyans know that I believe in whatever position I take. Every contract signed by the government of Kenya is a public document and should be available to the public,” he said.
