A section of MPs from the Western and Rift Valley regions have welcomed the political deal between
President William Ruto and opposition chief Raila Odinga saying it would
enhance unity and strengthen the government.
The MPs were hosted by
Ruto’s aide, Farouk Kibet, at Kamagut High School in Uasin Gishu for a
thanksgiving event.
Farouk poured praise on Ruto and Raila for
agreeing to work together.
The MPs included
Emmanuel Wangwe of Navakholo, Fredrick Ikana of Shinyalu, Benard Shinali of
Ikolomani and Janet Sitienei of Turbo.
The legislators
described Ruto and Raila as the most influential leaders in the country with a huge capacity to unite Kenyans and push economic development for the benefit of
all Kenyans.
Ikana thanked the residents of Uasin Gishu for standing with Ruto and nurturing him politically
for many years.
He said Ruto had
proved that he was not a selfish leader and was interested in national unity, hence the decision to work with Raila.
“Even in western Kenya, we have agreed to work with Ruto, and as a country, we should not entertain
tribalists. Let’s ensure Ruto gets another a second term to work for Kenyans,”
he said.
Farouk said Ruto and
Raila had prioritized the future of Kenya by agreeing to work together, and
those still propagating tribalism would fail in their mission.
Farouk asked church
leaders to also condemn leaders who propagate tribalism with the same measure they
deploy in fighting graft.
He said all Kenyans
had the right to live in the country and the focus should be on harmony between communities
and not tribalism.
“We should support
Raila and Ruto to move this country forward and avoid those hellbent on
preaching tribalism and disunity,” said Farouk.
Sitienei said the deal
between the two leaders was good for the country and thanked Raila for agreeing
to back Ruto so that the government delivers on its mandate.
Wangwe said he had
been a friend to Ruto for a long time, and even though he was elected through ODM, Ruto
had always embraced all leaders regardless of their political affiliations.
“As Raila’s supporters, we will give Ruto 100 percent support, and we will not allow anyone who will try
to interfere with Ruto’s programme for this country,” said Wangwe.
Shinali said Ruto’s
initiatives, like SHA and the affordable housing programmes, would help to
transform the country.
“With the support from
Baba and all Kenyans, Ruto will transform this country economically,” said
Shinali.
Also present at the
event were Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea and PS for TVET Esther
Mworia.
