Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – President William Ruto has revealed why
he decided to close ranks with his political arch-rival and former Prime Minister Raila
Odinga.
Speaking during a church service
at the African Divine Church Nairobi, Ruto said that in the spirit of uniting
Kenyans, Raila agreed to the formation of the broad-based government, adding
that their working together is for the betterment of the country.
He said that regardless of the
political party or political coalition, they will unite the country.
“Mheshimiwa Raila Odinga
alikubaliana na mimi tuungane tuunganishe taifa letu la Kenya na tuhakikishe ya
kwamba tunapeleka taifa letu mbele bila ya kujali wewe ni wa upande gani ama
wewe ni wa mrengo gani,”he said.
The head of state further
disclosed that they have the same vision for the country’s development since
part of the Azimio coalition’s manifesto such as affordable housing and health
was similar to that of the Kenya Kwanza.
“Katika manifesto ya Azimio
ilikuwa housing na manifesto ya Kenya Kwanza ilikuwa housing. Manifesto ya Azimio
ilikuwa mambo ya afya na manifesto ya Kenya Kwanza ilikuwa na mambo ya afya.
Sasa mbona tusiungane tutekeleze yale yaliyoko katika manifesto yetu
tubadilishe Kenya ndio Kenya iweze kusonga mbele?” he posed.
Ruto further urged political
leaders to heed his call for unity, adding that focus on the country’s
development.
“Mimi nawauliza ndungu zangu
viongozi sisi tuliopata nafasi hii sasa mambo ya siasa tuweke kando hiyo maneno
mengine yote tumemalizana nayo sasa tuungane,” he urged.
In July 2024, four ODM members
were appointed to the cabinet.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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