President William Ruto has explained the purpose of his recent meeting with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, revealing that it was aimed at promoting unity and national cohesion.
Speaking in Wajir on Tuesday, December 10, Ruto emphasized the importance of collaboration across political and national lines to address matters of national interest.
“Let me confirm that it is indeed our responsibility as a country to work together and find common ground on issues that affect the Republic of Kenya.
This is why I am working with the Former Prime Minister and why I have reached out to the Former President,” Ruto stated.
“I will also reach out to other leaders so that we can build a country that everyone believes in.”
Ruto further expressed his vision for a nation where all citizens have an opportunity to contribute and realize their full potential.
“We must focus on building bridges, not walls. We must always find ways to create synergies as we move forward,” he reiterated.
In addition, President Ruto acknowledged the leadership of various groups, teams, and sectors, emphasizing that the country’s progress is a collective effort rather than the work of any single individual.
“This is not an individual program or personal project but a shared effort by all Kenyans,” he said.
Ruto’s comments followed his meeting with former President Kenyatta at Kenyatta’s Ichaweri home in Gatundu South, where they discussed the importance of unity, patriotism, and cooperation among all Kenyans and key stakeholders, including the government branches, religious leaders, civil society, and international partners.
The two leaders stressed the need for these groups to work together to ensure national stability and collective progress.
They also underscored the urgency of resolving the court cases related to the formation of the IEBC selection panel to speed up the appointment of new commissioners.
Moreover, Ruto and Kenyatta called on Kenyans and international partners to support Azimio leader Raila Odinga’s bid for Chair of the African Union Commission.
The two leaders also highlighted the need for broader political consensus to drive inclusive growth and advance the national development agenda.
