By: Joseph Mutua Ndonga
Worth Noting:
- The businesses play a critical role in reviving and rebuilding of the economy. As we now, President Ruto assumed office at a time when the country was facing four major challenges; a dilapidated economy, the biting drought rated to be the worst in 40 years, Russian-Ukraine war and when the country was recovering from the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
- In his acceptance speech after being sworn-in, he minced no word in assuring Kenyans of his commitment to address them.
- Apart from the owners creating wealth, the businesses create jobs for millions of Kenyans particularly the youth. This also becomes the main source of government revenues.
As he promised during the campaigns, President William Ruto has made yet another key stride in his resolve to create a friendly environment for businesses to thrive in Kenya.
The drafting of the proposed Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is the latest move in this endeavor.
The Bill seeks to drastically reduce bureaucratic barriers a move that paves the way for the local and foreign investors to increase the scope of their investments.
This adds a new feather to Kenya as being the leading business hub in Eastern Africa.
The businesses play a critical role in reviving and rebuilding of the economy. As we now, President Ruto assumed office at a time when the country was facing four major challenges; a dilapidated economy, the biting drought rated to be the worst in 40 years, Russian-Ukraine war and when the country was recovering from the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
In his acceptance speech after being sworn-in, he minced no word in assuring Kenyans of his commitment to address them.
Apart from the owners creating wealth, the businesses create jobs for millions of Kenyans particularly the youth. This also becomes the main source of government revenues.
Besides businesses, President William Ruto has made remarkable progress in helping Kenyans to secure jobs in other sectors both locally and outside the country.
The other day thousands of Kenyans turned up at KICC in Nairobi to apply for jobs in Qatar, United Arab Emirate (UAE). This exercise was coordinated and supervised by Tourism Cabinet Secretary Dr Alfred Mutua.
Dr Mutua announced those qualified will immediately start to sign their contracts and government will facilitate their travels. We will also ensure they have been received well by the companies and business entrepreneurs that have offered them jobs.
Thousands of Kenyans have also landed jobs at the sites of the ongoing construction of affordable housing in Kenya. The beneficiaries are in three categories. Those working at construction site, the suppliers and those doing business at the site.
More Kenyans particularly those involved in content creation have also secured lucrative jobs in digital platforms.
In addition, a sizable number of Kenyans have also been incorporated in the civil service and Parastatals/State Corporations.
President Ruto’s critics have been turning deaf ear to his achievements.
They know the problem of unemployment is one of the key challenges facing Kenya. The previous administrations did very little to address this problem. So, if Dr Ruto succeeds, this will shape up his legacy in a big way.
The critics’ efforts to incite Kenyans against the President have not borne any fruits.
This is because Kenyans know that the President means well.
Joseph Mutua Ndonga Is A Writer And Social Commentator
