President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy, William Ruto during a Sunday mass at St Joseph's Ngong Cathedral, August 20, 2017. [Photo|PSCU]
President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy, William Ruto joined Catholic faithful for a Sunday mass at St Joseph's Ngong Cathedral, where they urged Kenyans to continue praying for peace and unity.
Uhuru said the country should steer away from tension inspired by politics and Kenyans should continue with their day-today activities without any fear.
“There is no need for tension or fear, Kenya will still be there after elections. Leave us as leaders to tackle our political issues. Kenya was there before election and it will continue to exist,” said Kenyatta .
Also present were Nairobi Governor-elect Mike Sonko, Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku and MP Joseph Manje (Kajiado North) attended the service.
The Head of State particularly hailed Kenyans for engaging in peaceful activities during the last electioneering period, noting that the country was maturing democratically.
He told Kenyans to leave politics to politicians and concentrate on activities aimed at improving their lives.
He thanked Kajiado residents for taking the lead in preaching peaceful coexistence among themselves with their neighbours despite the fact that the area was a cosmopolitan and with diverse political affiliations.
“Kajiado is an example to Kenyans, despite hosting different communities, it was the only Cosmopolitan county whose residents were not drawn int the 2007/2008 post election violence,” said Kenyatta.
He thanked the residents for voting overwhelmingly for Jubilee candidates in the just concluded general election and urged them to continue with same Kenyan spirit of peace and unity.
Ruto said all Kenyans were winners in the just concluded general election, saying the manner in which voters exercised their democratic rights was an indication that the country is maturing politically.
“Our democracy is growing as demonstrated by the way Kenyans voted during the just concluded general election,” said Ruto.