President William Ruto on Friday pledged to unite the country and issued a clarion call asking Kenyans to come together for a common goal.
While speaking at the Tobong’u Lore Turkana Festival, he reiterated that he will not condone tribal, divisive and dismissive politics in the country.
“We do not want tribal, divisive and dismissive politics. We want to come together as the people of Kenya.”
President Ruto pledged that he will take responsibility and lead the charge in this endeavor. “I will go all out and do by best to unite the people of Kenya.”
The President seemed to take a jab at his recently impeached Deputy Rigathi Gachagua who had been accused of promoting tribalistic and divisive politics. Gachagua was impeached on grounds of his aggressive defense of the Mt. Kenya region in the national political landscape.
The President pointed out his recent move of appointing a section of leaders from the opposition to form a broad-based government as an indication of his efforts to enhance national unity.
"I made the decision to form a government of national unity by appointing members of the oppostion."
President Ruto highlighted that the country will be able to move forward and make more progress as a nation if unity prevailed.
"By uniting as Kenyans, we will be able to direct our strengths and energies towards ensuring that we promote the economy, give rise to employment opportunities and get rid of the hunger crisis in the country. That way, we will move forward as a country."
Speaking at the same event, Ruto also hinted at appointing former Petroleum CS John Munyes who hails from the region to a government job.
In a symbolic move, he invited the former minister to the dias and asked if the people of Turkana would want him to join Ruto's "team.'' This was met with resounding approval by the people present.
The President has for long remained mum on the ongoing politics in the country regarding his deputy's ouster but his remarks today might have given an insight into his stand on the current situation.
