As the nation grapples with the aftermath of this continuing natural disaster, the actions, or rather inactions, of key government figures have come under intense scrutiny. From the ill-advised crowd-sourcing of solutions to the blatant disregard for early warnings, the Ruto administration's handling of the flood disaster has been nothing short of a disaster in itself. One glaring example of this ineptitude is the recent tweet by Dennis Itumbi, Ruto government general factotum and CAS in waiting for almost a year now, soliciting feedback on flood-related issues under the guise of government action. This desperate attempt to shift responsibility onto the citizens reeks of incompetence and highlights the government's inability to proactively address the crisis at hand. Kenyans, already burdened by exorbitant taxes, are rightfully outraged at being asked to do the government's job for them.
But the incompetence doesn't end there. Internal CS Kithure Kindiki's absurd order to his minions to "inspect dams" within 24 hours, after the death toll had already breached 150 (LATEST FIGURES: Deaths - 169; Injured - 102; Missing - 91; Displaced Households - 30,099; Total Affected - 190,942), is a clear indication of the government's reactive, rather than proactive, approach to disaster management. It is a slap in the face to those who have lost their lives and livelihoods due to the government's negligence.
Even more egregious is the cancellation of school reopenings a mere FIVE hours before they were scheduled to occur. This last-minute decision demonstrates a complete lack of foresight and planning on the part of the Education CS, further exacerbating the chaos and confusion already plaguing the nation.
As the death toll rises and thousands are displaced from their homes, it is abundantly clear that the Ruto administration's priorities lie elsewhere. Instead of heeding warnings from experts and taking preemptive action to mitigate the impact of the floods, the government chose to prioritise frivolous pursuits such as seeking the services of a so-called "prosperity gospel" preacher at taxpayers' expense. It is absurd that William Ruto is shocked that the floods have displaced 10,000 in Nairobi.
The consequences of this negligence are dire: lives lost, homes destroyed, and communities devastated. It is a stark reminder of the price of incompetent leadership and the dire need for change. Kenyans deserve better than to be treated as pawns in a political game, their lives and well-being sacrificed at the altar of self-interest and personal gain.
In the face of such incompetence, it falls upon the citizens of Kenya to demand accountability and demand better from their leaders. Lessons must be learned from this debacle, and practical solutions must be implemented to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. It is time for the Ruto administration to step up, take responsibility, and prioritise the welfare of the Kenyan people above all else. Anything less would be a betrayal of the trust placed in them by the citizens they elected themselves to "serve".
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