Deputy President William Ruto has said that one of the major things the bottom-up economic model he is championing for will ease is over reliance on foreign loans.
In a statement on Friday, the DP said the will also put money in the pockets of ordinary Kenyans and also increase Kenya’s tax base.
“The plan will not only put money in ordinary people's pockets but also widen our tax base and reduce over-reliance on foreign loans for development,” said DP Ruto.
He added that the economic model is also an appreciation of the fact that Kenya needs to fix the basic pillars that will lead to a strong foundation for sustainable economic growth.
“The Bottom-Up Economic Model we are advancing is an appreciation of the fact that we must fix the basics that will form the foundation of a sustainable economic growth,” he said.
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[DP William Ruto meeting Makueni residents at his Karen residence]
The second in command has been meeting leaders and people from all walks of life as he tries to woe them to join and support him in his bid to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta after his term ends in 2022.
On Friday Ruto hosted a delegation of grassroots, political and religious leaders from Makueni County at his official Karen Residence in Nairobi.
DP Ruto has been hitting out at his opponents, terming them leaders who are only interested in positions instead of working to improve the lives of ordinary citizens first.
He has also insisted that there is no retreat or surrender in his quest for the top seat, in the next general elections.
