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AfricaPress-Kenya:<\/strong> President Uhuru Kenyatta says he will not hand over Kenya to thieves.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday he reiterated his desire to leave the country in the hands of responsible leaders.<\/p>\n

Speaking to a roadside gathering in Nairobi, the Head of State said he was committed to ensuring Kenyans were in safe hands and at the mercy of\u00a0people who intend to enrich themselves.<\/p>\n

\u201cI intend to ensure that those who will take over power will not exploit and steal from Kenyans.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want the next government to foster unity among our people not divide them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The President also had a message for those who have been\u00a0speaking ill of him saying he wasn’t bothered by their insults.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am focused on fulfilling my promises to Kenyans\u2026some have suggested that I may cling on to power.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know I am going home next year [sic]\u2026I do not have a problem with that,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n

The Head of State also took time to drum up support for the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) saying it has so many benefits for the common mwananchi.<\/p>\n

Earlier, the President said the government is committed to continue creating a conducive environment for small-scale traders to prosper.<\/p>\n

The President said his desire is to see micro, small and medium enterprises growing and creating employment for the many unemployed Kenyan youth.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the National Cargo Deconsolidation Centre (NCDC-Nairobi) where he made a follow-up inspection of the Government warehouse which was recently expanded from a capacity of five 40-foot containers to fifteen such containers, Uhuru noted the expansion of the warehouse was as a result of the discussions he had with the small scale importers saying, a country can only be developed when citizens learn to discuss issues and come up with solutions for the benefit of all.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am grateful today we are here seeing the progress made. I want to thank Kenya Railways and Kenya Revenue Authority for working hard to ensure this facility was completed,\u201d the President said.<\/p>\n

As part of the Government’s commitment to supporting small businesses in the country, the President said the cost of local inspection of imported goods was lowered from 5 to 0.6 percent of customs value.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring my visit on 10th November 2020, you requested me to have the cost of local inspection reduced from 5 percent of customs value to 0.6 percent. This was to reduce the cost of importation and promote growth of your businesses,\u201d President Kenyatta said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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