President William Ruto addresses residents when he opened a classroom at Lenana School Primary on January 13, 2025./PCSPresident William Ruto has reiterated his dedication to collaborating with all Kenyans to foster national unity and improve living standards.
Ruto emphasised that for real progress to be achieved, Kenyans must reject politics of hatred and tribalism.
Speaking during the official opening of the Lenana School Primary tuition block in Ng'ando, Dagoretti South, Nairobi, the Head of State called on all Kenyans to embrace unity and teamwork for prosperity.
President Ruto also handed over school uniforms to more than 2,500 learners at the school during the event.
"My work is to unite all Kenyans. There is no need to engage in hate and politics based on tribalism," said President Ruto.
The project was funded through his personal contribution.
Ruto is also funding the construction of other classrooms totaling 100 in various schools within Nairobi city.
It includes State House Girls and Nairobi School, where he conducted an inspection on Sunday, January 12. Some 20 classrooms are being constructed in each of the schools.
He noted that this is part of a wider plan to increase enrollment in the city schools.
In his address, Ruto also urged leaders to work for the unity of Kenyans, saying divisions based on tribe and religion have no room in modern-day Kenya.
He assured that he was committed to transforming the lives of Kenyans through initiatives that can uplift people's lives.
Ruto told off some leaders who he said are mere politicians about 2027, saying it is Kenyans who will have a final say on whether they have delivered or not.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, MPs John Kiarie (Dagoretti South), Beatrice Elachi (Dagoretti North), Anthony Oluoch (Mathare), Tom Kajwang (Ruaraka), Mark Mwenje (Embakasi West), Phelix Odiwuor alias Jalang'o (Langata) and George Aladwa (Makadara) were also present.