DP Kindiki urges Kenyans to unite for the country’s progress

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for national unity, urging Kenyans to set aside their differences and work together for the progress of the country.

Speaking at a thanksgiving service held at Jesus Palace of Praise Church in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County on Sunday, Prof Kindiki emphasised the importance of unity in overcoming the challenges facing the nation.

He said unity was essential for the development and prosperity of the country, stressing the need for Kenyans to come together irrespective of their ethnic, political or social backgrounds.

"There is nothing more important than the unity of the Kenyan nation. Without peace, we have no chance of achieving our goals. If we are not united, we will not realise the objectives of this country. We must put aside our differences and work together as one nation. Our strength lies in our diversity, and it is only through unity that we can achieve the great potential that our country holds," he said.

Prof Kindiki also urged leaders to foster a spirit of cooperation and understanding among their constituents. He called on them to prioritise the needs of the people and work towards creating a better future for all Kenyans.

The Deputy President noted significant improvements in the country's economic situation since 2022, highlighting that inflation has dropped to 2.7 percent, the lowest in 17 years.

He attributed this achievement to the work and progressive economic transformation policies initiated by President William Ruto's government.

"We have seen a lot of transformation. The economic transformation is better than it was in 2022. Inflation has come down. The government is resolving the economic challenges and improving the livelihoods of our people by boosting their household incomes," he said.

He also said that food prices had dropped significantly, and the Kenyan shilling had strengthened against the dollar.

“Two years ago, when President Ruto was elected, we had a lot of problems in this country. Now, thanks to the President’s efforts, we are not where we were. The price of food has dropped, and the shilling has strengthened,” he said.

DP Kindiki's call for unity comes in the wake of his recent swearing-in as Deputy President, following the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua.

"Hatred and division are the ultimate killers of our indivisibility as a nation. We are one people," he added.

Several other leaders who attended the thanksgiving service echoed the Deputy President's unity calls.

Taita Taveta Woman Representative Lydia Haika emphasised the importance of unity in addressing the country's challenges, including economic development.

She also called on the government to fulfil some of the campaign pledges made by the Kenya Kwanza government during the 2022 election, such as the Mzima Two water pipeline project, the Taveta-Illasit road and the Bura-Mghange-Mbale-Mtomwagodi road.

MPs John Bwire (Taveta) and Peter Shake (Mwatate) also stressed the need for the government to deliver on its promises.

"We have been in the opposition for many years. This time we said we will support the government, but people are waiting to see what the government will do for us," said MP Shake.

Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku called on the Deputy President to traverse the country and preach peace.

"We have a responsibility to ensure corruption is a thing of the past," he said.

Wundanyi MP called for a renewed focus on unity and cohesion.

"The former deputy president told us that we don't have shares in government. We prayed for him to be ousted because he humiliated me when I asked him to do some projects for this county," he said.

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