In an apparent message targeted at a section of leaders believed to be fueling tribal politics, Ruto warned that they would be distanced from his administration.
“Wale wote wanaabudu sanamu ya ukabila tutawachana na nao (We are going to abandon all those who are worshiping the tribal idol),” he said noting “We are one people, one nation with a common destiny.”
Addressing residents at Wundayi town, Taita Taveta, the Head of State urged them to reject hatred and division.
He also called on the political class to shun ethnic-based politics and instead focus on forging a common front.
“Tuwache ugomvi, tuwache chuki, tuwache migawanyiko, tuwachane na ukabila na tuuungane, sisi wote ni ndugu wa taifa moja la Kenya,” (Let us avoid wrangles, let us stop hatred and tribalism. We are all one) he said.
According to Ruto, the nation’s future lies in unity.
He was in the county to flag off the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation’s (REREC) Paranga electrification project.
Ruto has in the recent past accused some politicians of being against his decision to form a broad-based government.
This saw some ODM leaders handed some ministerial jobs.
"We are now all better off with the newly appointed broad-based Cabinet that sets Kenya for a take-off," he said during an event in Homa Bay.
He went on: "Let's discourage divisive politics of one region versus another, politics of who is in which political parties or from which ethnic backgrounds."
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has constantly come under heavy criticism from leaders for allegedly spreading divisive politics.
