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The DP was speaking during the Maa Community 25th Interministries Union prayers at Inkinyie in Kajiado Central, Kajiado.
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Gachagua said he will continue seeking and strengthening traditional friendship between the Mt Kenya communities and the Ma
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has continued to defend the formation of an inclusive government arguing it paves the way for building friendships with those in the opposition.
Gachagua noted that the move taken by President William Ruto shows the importance of working even with opponents in elections for the good of the nation.
“The President has done well in opening up Kenya for talks, allowing us to seek friendship from across the country. Next week, he will be in Nyanza region, seeking friendship. That is the way to go,” he said.
The DP was speaking during the Maa Community 25th Interministries Union prayers at Inkinyie in Kajiado Central, Kajiado.
He said this moment has validated his efforts towards unity in Mt Kenya.
He noted that he has faced criticism from some individuals in the past for his pursuit of unity in the Mt Kenya region.
“Some people misunderstood my call for unity in the Mt Kenya Region. How can you unite Kenya before uniting the community? How can I ask the Maa to unite when I have not done the same with my people?" he posed.
"For us to get national cohesion, and for the country to be one, all communities must come together first, then we have one nation,” he added.
Gachagua said he will continue seeking and strengthening traditional friendship between the Mt Kenya communities and the Maa as part of the initiative of building a strong Kenya.
He said Kajiado, a county that is run by leaders from Azimio and the Kenya Kwanza, has proven that political differences must not define the people, adding that if they speak as one, they will be respected at the national level.
He also asked the Maa Community to remain united behind their leaders irrespective of their political affiliation in pursuit of development.
He urged them to respect their leaders.
“Let nobody mislead you to disrespect your leaders. Do not insult them. When they come to the national level they will be respected because they come from a united community," he said.
The Deputy President at the same time assured the people of Kajiado that they will not miss out on development and that the Ruto Administration will continue working with the leadership of the region.