Editor's Review

Mr President, no more excuses, substitute the unfit CSs and PSs with those who are competent and ready to serve Kenyans - Senator Cheruiyot.

Kericho senator Aaron Cheruiyot has asked President William Ruto to crack the whip on state officers found to be complacent.

The leader of the majority in the Senate stressed the importance of the president having a competent team that will help him deliver on his mandate.

Cheruiyot noted that the two houses of parliament had accorded the president all the support that he needs, stating that the ball was now in the executive's court.

He suggested the president would fail in his tenure if he entertained laxity among the high-ranking officials in his administration.

"Mr President now work for Kenyans. There is no excuse. The members of parliament have rallied behind you and enabled the environment for you to deliver," he said.

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Kericho senator Aaron Cheruiyot.

Cheruiyot counselled the president to fire Cabinet and Principal Secretaries who will pose an impediment on his agenda.

"Monitor those who you have entrusted with duties. If you see one doesn't have the commitment to deliver please substitute them and get onboard those who are ready to work. From our side we will not relent. We want Kenyans to get value for their money," he said.

The senator spoke on Sunday, June 25, in Ildamat, Kajiado County, where he attended an interdenominational church service alongside the president and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua.

Earlier this year, Ruto read a riot act to the the members of his Cabinet whom he warned against laxity.

He cautioned the Cabinet and Principal Secretaries against making irresponsible decisions that would negatively impact the good of the citizenry.

"Before you sign off any contract, have the best interest of Kenyans in mind, the people who have no ties or shoes, those are your bosses," said the president.

He also called on the CSs to ensure Kenyans accessed government services faster by eliminating bureaucracy.

“If you have a pile-up of files on your desk, something is wrong with you. We must be defined by results and not bureaucracy. It is not necessary to write a letter if a call is sufficient. It is not necessary to call where an SMS is sufficient," he said.