President Ruto hints at future alliance with Raila’s ODM party

President William Ruto has reiterated that the recent appointment of Cabinet Secretaries from Raila Odinga’s ODM party is a strategic move aimed at promoting national unity, peace, and prosperity.

Speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony for Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi at Sitindi grounds in Ugunja, the President said his close working relationship with Raila is for the greater good of the nation.

“To my elder brother Raila Odinga, I know you’ve been my competitor but today we’ve come together, shoulder to shoulder, for the greater good of the country. I salute you,” he said.

The President hinted at the possibility of the ruling alliance working Raila’s ODM party after the next three years.

At the same time, he urged all leaders to take the lead and champion national unity among Kenyans.

He said it is through unity that Kenyans can unlock Kenya’s potential for the great good of the nation.

“Our challenges are minimal compared to the opportunities that Kenya can take advantage of,” President Ruto said.

Meanwhile, the President told Cabinet Secretaries and all government officials to serve Kenyans with dedication and fairness.

He said there must be no room for bias and exclusion in his administration.

“I want Cabinet Secretaries and all government officials to understand that there is no place for bias, discrimination, sectarianism and exclusion. All Kenyans must be served equally. We must move together as one people,” he said.

He announced that in the ongoing Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Programme, Siaya has been allocated KSh1.3 billion to connect 17,000 households to electricity.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said it was time for the new Cabinet to serve Kenyans with humility and dedication.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi pointed out that the partnership between President Ruto and Mr Odinga was for the benefit of the country.

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa said Kenyans should ignore leaders propagating regional and ethnic politics.

Earlier, President Ruto commissioned the Mageta Island Solar Grid, which will connect 1,400 households to electricity.