David Ndii Slams Village Mate Abusing Him Despite Giving Him KSh 300k: "Don't Call Me Again"

• Economist David Ndii publicly exposed an acquaintance from his village for repeatedly demanding more favours after receiving KSh 300,000 in financial aid
• Ndii shared his frustration, revealing that the individual, whose business failed, now demands a government board appointment despite previous help
• The acquaintance accused Ndii of becoming arrogant and treating him like a "second-class citizen" after gaining influence in the government
• Ndii firmly responded, stating they had never "struggled together" and refused further demands, calling out the individual's sense of entitlement

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - President William Ruto's economic adviser, David Ndii, has publicly called out an ungrateful acquaintance from his village.

Ndii exposed the individual for continually demanding more favours despite previous financial assistance.

In a candid post shared on X, Ndii revealed that the individual, whose business failed during retired president Uhuru Kenyatta's tenure, had been making repeated demands after Ndii lent him KSh 300,000 to help him get back on his feet.

Despite the generous aid, the acquaintance has continuously pushed for a government board appointment.

"In case someone needs a template. Fella from my village, who I barely know. Business failed during last admin. I’ve “lent” him 300k+ that I dont expect back. First he wanted tenders, now he demands a board appointment. How many of you out there pointing fingers are him," Ndii shared in his post, expressing frustration.

Ndii went on to share part of their text conversation, in which the individual accused him of abandoning their supposed shared struggle once Ndii gained influence in government.

The person claimed Ndii had become self-centred and arrogant, saying that he had transformed into a "first-class Kenyan" while treating others like "second-class" citizens.

"It’s like all of you who got the opportunity to serve in the government become very busy, important first-class Kenyans. Us, we are second-class. Let me tell Dr. Ndii! To hell with your arrogance, we shall not die because of you people. We struggled together, but you all became selfish idiots. We trust God in everything," the person’s message read.

How did Ndii respond to 'friend's' demands?

In his retort, Ndii reminded the individual that they had never "struggled together" at any point in their lives.

Despite this, Ndii highlighted that he had still offered financial assistance, which he felt had been repaid with insults and entitlement.

"We did not struggle together, but I have extended you a lot of personal help with your financial challenges for which I am repaid with insults and disrespect. I joined the government to serve the public, not to provide connections to those I know. And yes, that kerps me busy. Your sense of entitlement is misplaced. Dont call me again," Ndii replied, making it clear that he would not entertain any further demands.

Ndii under fire after commenting on Kenyan leaders

In December 2023, Ndii tweeted, alluding to Kenyans getting the leadership they deserve in the 2022 polls.

The tweet by Ndii attracted fury from Kenyans, some of whom questioned why he was still in a government he did not believe in.

Others said they did not deserve to be ruled by the Kenya Kwanza Alliance.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke