Deputy President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to those setting the country into a political mood insisting that the unity of the country cannot be compromised at the expense of cheap politics.
The DP who was speaking during a meeting with religious leaders in Sugoi on Friday said the government will not sit back and watch as some individuals try to advance politics of hate and ethnicity.
“We do not have a place for this kind retrogressive politics. Leaders must seek to further harmony, togetherness and development in Kenya,” said Ruto.
Citizen Digital reported that the Deputy President warned that action would be taken against leaders and individuals who were hell-bent on causing divisions in the country adding that peace must prevail regardless of who wins or loses elections.
“I invite the political class to refine their messages for the well-being of our country, we all want to forge one country," he said.
Ruto also asked religious leaders to join hands with the government in preaching peace across the country. bringing Kenyans together.
"We all have the duty of building bridges that would unite Kenya. We will never allow the political class to take back Kenya to instability, and I want to request the church to help us in preaching peace and bringing Kenyans together," he added.
The Deputy President also urged Kenyans to shun tribal politics and instead speak with one voice.
The meeting was also attended by MPs Oscar Sudi (Kapseret, Cornelly Serem (Aldai), Julius Melly (Tinderet), and Caleb Kositany (Soy ).