Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed and a host of lawmakers ridiculed president William Ruto's speech in parliament for being too short to address national matters.
According to Junet, the President seemed to be in a campaign mode for making more promises to Kenyans.
"I'm serving my third term this is the shortest speech I've heard in parliament from the president. Looks like they did not have anything serious. I see the president is still in campaign mode. He is still issuing promises on top of his manifesto promises," Junet stated.
On his part, Gatanga legislator Edward Muriu stated the speech was straight to the point and well thought-out.
"The speech is outstanding, very short and brief. It was direct to the point and precise. The president was able to discuss the actual things that affect Kenyans," remarked Muriu.
For nominated MP Sabina Chege, the President failed to explain to Kenyans the implementation plan of his ambitious agenda.
"President Ruto's speech was very short and very optimistic but the implementation on how to be done was not very clear," Chege said.
Fafi lawmaker Salah Farah, argued that, "The speech was short brief and honest. He showed us the problems and he had the solutions."
Among those who were not amused by the short address was Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi.
"It was below our expectations as MP. We expected him to talk about the cost of living as he did during his campaign period this was very disappointing. We did not hear him give tangible solutions to increase the saving to 25 per cent.
He seems to be in campaign mode, adding on new promises. The president appears to be talking BBI, he has suggested issues highlighted in the BBI that he opposed,” Osotsi stated.
Former National Assembly Speaker, who has been nominated to take over as the country's Attorney General Justin Muturi was however happy with the performance of his boss.
"It was a good thing, 30 minutes was refreshing. At least the members of parliament were not sleeping I am a witness of this,” Muturi said.
In is his address, the President highlighted a number of issues, including the cost of living, the ballooning debt, access to healthcare and the oversight role of Parliament.
"I know the contribution the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) has made in making life better for our citizens. Having served in Parliament for 15 years, before and after the establishment of NG-CDF, I know the difference it makes is monumental.
I believe there is a way NG-CDF can be aligned to the tenets of the Constitution. In this regard, I also hasten to add that both Houses should also be adequately resourced for oversight duties," Ruto stated.
He implored the two Houses to work together and deliver what they promised to the people of Kenya.
"The people of Kenya rightly expect much of us. We have our work cut out for us. This is our chance to achieve real change by working together to make Kenya a land of equal opportunity for all where every Kenyan is proud to call home.
Let us all play our part in the service of our employers, the people of Kenya. God bless you, and God bless the great people of Kenya."
