William Ruto Criticises Ethnic Politics As Rigathi Gachagua Admits He Loves Mt Kenya More

• President William Ruto urged leaders to desist from regional and divisive politics following the creation of a broad-based government
• He promised to go out of his way to ensure that the Kenya Kwanza regime does not discriminate against other regions
• Ruto also lauded the Nyanza leaders for the grand reception he received despite the region being on the extreme side for a long time

Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.

President William Ruto has pledged to uphold and enforce the unity and peace of the nation.

He emphasised that all elected leaders must collaborate to benefit every Kenyan, not just their regions or supporters. This statement comes amid his deputy Rigathi Gachagua's focus on prioritising the Mt. Kenya region before extending services to other areas.

What Ruto told leaders promoting ethnic politics

He also stated that any attempts to divide the newly inclusive government, which now includes members from opposition groups, will fail.

"Those who want to divide us will fail miserably. Those who want to preach sectarian, ethnic, parochial, or regional politics to us will not succeed in this country. So those of us who have the privilege to be leaders in Kenya at whatever level must understand and appreciate that we are leaders for the people of Kenya," said the president.

The first-in-command vowed to ensure that the Kenya Kwanza regime does not discriminate against any region.

"I also promise that I will work for all the people of Kenya without discrimination. I will go out of my way to make sure that this country is united and that no part is Kenya is left behind as we march towards the future of this country," Ruto promised.

William Ruto praises Nyanza trip

Ruto expressed his gratitude for the warm reception he received in the Nyanza region, despite their previous criticisms of the government, calling it a testament to divine will.

the head of state urged leaders to set aside concerns about their ranks and work on building bridges for the country's benefit.

"It's amazing what God can do. It is almost a miracle that the people who were on extreme sides a few months ago, today, are speaking as longtime friends. That is the beauty of our country. When circumstances demand, we close ranks as a people, forge alliances as a people, build bridges and work together for the greater good of our nation," stated the president.

Junet Mohamed 'donates' Nyanza hills to Gachagua

In other news, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed criticised Gachagua during a thanksgiving ceremony for Treasury CS John Mbadi at his Magunga home.

The clever lawmaker humorously 'donated' several hills in Nyanza to Gachagua, likely referencing the deputy president's ongoing efforts to advocate for Mt Kenya.

Junet named various hills in Homa Bay that could be available to Gachagua, inviting him to stay among them.

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