Baringo Senator Gideon Moi on Wednesday morning made a humble request to President Uhuru Kenyatta asking him to engage Opposition leaders led by Raila Odinga on how to unite the country and make peace after the election.
In a statement, Senator Moi urged the President to emulate former United States President Abraham Lincoln and reach out to his political rivals for the benefit of the country.
"We in KANU are confident that you will rise up and extend the olive branch to those who hold political opinions contrary to yours, and in a spirit of brotherhood steer Kenya towards greater prosperity.
"We equate the Kenyan society to that of America which was fragmented by civil wars of 1861 to 1865. When Lincoln won the elections he put a plan for peace and unity that was flexible and generous," Moi's statement read in part.
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The Senator congratulated President Kenyatta on his re-election and assured him that KANU will support him in his second term.
"We assure you of our support and pray that the Almighty grants you the wisdom and energy to continue with your efforts to unite our country which is presently severely fragmented," he stated.
Mr Moi joins a host of other leaders who have called on the President to extend an olive branch and dialogue with Mr Odinga.
On Monday, a section of governors allied to the Jubilee Party and the National Super Alliance (NASA) made an urgent appeal requesting President Kenyatta to dialogue with the former Prime Minister.
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Speaking during the fifth edition of the Kenya Inter-Counties Sports and Cultural Association Games at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, the governors led by Mike Sonko (Nairobi) and Alfred Mutua (Machakos) noted that the political season was now over adding that they were ready to ensure that the two leaders meet and discuss how to unite the country.
Governor Mutua called for the amendment of the Constitution to create inclusivity in government.
“The culture of the winner takes it all has made some sections of the country feel that they have been left out. The amended Constitution should create posts of Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister among others,” Mutua was quoted by Citizen.
Governor Sonko on his part urged all Kenyans to resist any forms of incitement that may lead to violence.
