- President Ruto says the government must work with opposition leaders for national unity.
- He emphasized that elections are over, and Kenya needs to move forward together.
- Ruto spoke during the opening of a new theater at Mkogani Sub-County Hospital in Kwale.
- Deputy President Kindiki backed Ruto, saying unity is key to development.
President William Ruto has defended his decision to collaborate with opposition leaders, saying unity is essential for Kenya’s progress. Speaking on Tuesday at Mkogani Sub-County Hospital in Kwale, Ruto stated that the time for elections is over and leaders must now focus on development.
“Mambo ya uchaguzi tulimaliza. Nimekubali tutengeneze serikali ya kuunganisha Wakenya wote hata wale walikuwa upinzani tumekubaliana wakuje tuendeshe Kenya pamoja, kusiwe na ubaguzi, kusiwe na wale wamefungiwa nje, tuungane pamoja. Waswahili wanasema umoja ni nguvu,” he said.
(Translation: “We concluded the elections. I have agreed that we form a government that unites all Kenyans, including those who were in the opposition. We have agreed to work together to govern Kenya without discrimination or exclusion. Swahili people say unity is strength.”)
Kindiki: Division Slows Development
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who accompanied Ruto, echoed his call for unity, urging Kenyans to reject division.
“Our country can only develop if we remain united. That is why President Ruto extended a hand to Raila Odinga despite their 2022 political rivalry,” Kindiki said.
Ruto’s remarks come amid ongoing discussions about bipartisan collaboration in government.
