‘Be Like Raila, The Foremost Patriot In Kenya!’ – Ruto Tells Opposition
President William Ruto has urged all leaders in the country to put aside personal political ambitions and assist him in uniting the country.
The President urged the leaders to follow in the footsteps of ODM leader Raila Odinga, who signed a working framework with the Kenya Kwanza administration last Friday with the goal of guiding the country to a better future.
“It is my duty to work with all leaders. The Right Honourable Raila Odinga is the foremost patriot who has shown that Kenya’s progress is paramount,” Ruto said.
"Raila Odinga is Kenya’s foremost patriotic leader."
— The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) March 13, 2025
President Ruto says, urges unity among leaders pic.twitter.com/hu9kBSIm1n
“I urge all leaders to step forward, vacate their political interests, and unite with us in taking Kenya forward.”
The Head of State issued the rallying call to X while touring Lang’ata Constituency on the fourth day of his development tour of Nairobi.
“In Kibra Constituency, addressed the people and traders of Ayany, Olympic Kibera Stage, and Makina,” Ruto said.
“I also opened Kibra Technical and Vocational College, and inspected classrooms construction at Ayany Primary and Junior School where I committed to build 10 more new classrooms.”
“We have put more than Sh500 million in the modernisation of the Toi Market to make it safer and conducive for traders to operate from,” the President added while speaking at DC Grounds in Kibra Constituency.
“United, we will work harder and ensure that we change Kenya,” he declared.
It is my duty to work with all leaders. The Right Honourable Raila Odinga is the foremost patriot who has shown that Kenya’s progress is paramount.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) March 13, 2025
I urge all leaders to step forward, vacate their political interests, and unite with us in taking Kenya forward.
In Kibra… pic.twitter.com/YjZBiTpdFy
Last Friday, Ruto and Raila signed an agreement in Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
The MoU detailed a 10-point program to promote national unity and address long-standing governance issues.
The agreement marked a transformation in Kenya’s political scene, especially given the intense animosity that has existed between the two leaders for years.
The document, described as a combination of constitutional modifications and existing legal measures, aims to implement, among other things, the recommendations of the National Dialogue Committee’s (NADCO) report.
The study makes several key recommendations, including the establishment of the Office of the Official Opposition Leader and the reinstatement of the Prime Minister’s position, both of which Raila formerly held.
Some politicians, especially those in Raila’s backyard, have expressed concern about the new development.
This is despite Ruto and Raila’s evident willingness to put aside their political differences and work together for the benefit of the country.
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Raila received a nasty greeting on Sunday at the Gusii Stadium, when he attended the unveiling of new Shabana FC uniforms.
When the former Prime Minister took the stage to deliver his speech as the guest of honor, young men heckled and booed, while others chose to leave.
Political experts and people questioned in various forums ascribed antipathy to the ODM-UDA alliance.
Some Kisii locals felt betrayed by Raila for abandoning citizen rights activism in favor of working with the government.
‘Be Like Raila, The Foremost Patriot In Kenya!’ – Ruto Tells Opposition
