Deputy President William Ruto. [Photo/Nairobi News]
Deputy President William Ruto has called on all Kenyans to work together, irrespective of political and religious affiliation, in building the nation.
Speaking on Tuesday at the Kasarani Stadium during Jamhuri Day celebrations, the DP said it was time Kenyans came together to build the economy
“The journey ahead led by President Kenyatta will involve all Kenyans. Nobody should be left behind. That journey must involve all of us as Kenyans irrespective of how we voted,” Deputy President Ruto said.
He added: “It must involve those in Government and those in the opposition. We owe it to those who fought for our independence and secured our democracy for us to work together so that our tomorrow will be better than our today and that our future will be greater than our present.”
President Uhuru Kenyatta, who led Kenyans in celebrating Jamhuri Day, said a focus on economic development and a shift from politics for politics’ sake is the only way to transform Kenya.
He said Kenya has lost many golden opportunities because leaders have elevated politics to a level higher than economic prosperity.
The President said poverty, as well as weak nations and conflicts in Africa, were a consequence of a wrong approach to nation-building which focused on politics at the expense of the economic well-being of the people.