President Ruto Vows To ‘Unite’ Kenyans Amidst Uproar On Tribal Parastatals Appointments
On Friday, President William Ruto pledged to unite the country and issued a clarion call for Kenyans to work together toward a common goal.
While speaking at the Tobong’u Lore Turkana Festival, he emphasized that he will not tolerate tribal, divisive, or 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 to take responsibility and lead the charge in this endeavor. “I will go all out and do my best to unite the people of Kenya.”
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President says he will do whatever it takes to unite Kenyans
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The President appeared to mock his recently impeached Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, who had been accused of promoting tribalistic and divisive politics.
Gachagua was impeached for his aggressive defense of the Mt. Kenya region in the national political sphere.
The President cited his recent appointment of a group of opposition leaders to form a broad-based government as evidence of his efforts to strengthen national unity.
“I made the decision to form a government of national unity by appointing members of the opposition.”
President Ruto emphasized that if the country was united, it would be able to move forward and make more progress as a whole.
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“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.”
At the same event, Ruto hinted at appointing former Petroleum CS John Munyes, who is from the region to a government position.
In a symbolic gesture, he invited the former minister to the dias and asked if Turkana’s people would like him to join Ruto’s “team.” The audience applauded enthusiastically.
The President has long remained silent on the ongoing politics in the country surrounding his deputy’s ouster, but his remarks today may have provided some insight into his position on the current situation.
President Ruto Vows To ‘Unite’ Kenyans Amidst Uproar On Tribal Parastatals Appointments
