Deputy President William Ruto has asked leaders to shun divisive politics for the sake of economic growth of the nation.
Speaking at the thanksgiving ceremony of nominated MP David Ole Sankok at Enkare-Ngiro Primary School, Narok North on Friday Ruto said that politics of hatred and violence have no place in Kenya.
He reminded leaders to concentrate on matters of development rather than sideshows and spreading of propaganda.
“Leaders have the responsibility of inspiring and fostering unity. They must strive to dialogue with those they differ within opinion or idea for deeper integration and further development to be realised in our country,” he said.
Ruto also asked leaders from different factions to support the Jubilee government as President Uhuru Kenyatta seeks to leave behind a legacy when he completes his second and final term in power.
“We must, therefore, stick with a bold course of action, divorce ourselves from hate, ethnicity, and division and propagate togetherness, instil hope in the people, and empower them to accomplish their desires,” he added.
Ruto's remarks come days after President Kenyatta launched the BBI report. The BBI debate has shifted political gears since its launch