President William Ruto has defended his administration’s decision to collaborate with opposition leaders, emphasizing the need for national unity and collective development.

Speaking in Kwale County on Tuesday during the laying of the foundation stone for the X-ray Block and the opening of the theater at Mkogani Sub-County Hospital, Ruto stated that elections are over, and it is now time for all leaders—regardless of political affiliation—to work for the people.

He reiterated that his goal is to lead a government that unites all Kenyans, ensuring that no group is excluded from national development.

“Mambo ya uchaguzi tulimaliza. Nimekubali tutengeneze serikali ya kuunganisha Wakenya wote, hata wale walikuwa upinzani tumekubaliana wakuje tuendeshe Kenya pamoja, kusiwe na ubaguzi, kusiwe na wale wamefungiwa nje, tuungane pamoja. Waswahili wanasema umoja ni nguvu.”

(Translation: "We finished the election matters. I have agreed that we should form a government to unite all Kenyans, even those who were in the opposition. We have agreed that they should come, and we lead Kenya together. There should be no discrimination, no one should be locked out. Let us unite. The Swahili say unity is strength.")

DP Kindiki: National Unity Is Key to Development

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who accompanied Ruto on the Coast region development tour, echoed the President’s sentiments. He urged Kenyans to reject political, ethnic, and religious divisions, stating that unity is essential for the country’s growth.

He also pointed out that Ruto’s willingness to work with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga demonstrates his commitment to building an inclusive government.

“For our country to develop, we must foster national unity, shun ethnic and religious divisions, and be one united people and nation. That way, God will bless our country. This is the reason the President is uniting the country, even his opponent in 2022; they are now working together. It is a broad-based government,” Kindiki said.

Ruto’s Week-Long Coast Development Tour

The President and his deputy have been in the Coast region for a series of development projects, engaging with local leaders and residents to address key infrastructural and economic challenges.