Deputy President William Ruto revealed that the government would not give jobs to politicians anymore.
Speaking in Kisii County, the DP stated that the government would focus on creating employment opportunities for millions of jobless Kenyans instead. He further urged politicians to stop with divisive politics and focus on serving Kenyans.
“There is no space for politicians, what is remaining now is to deliver on our development promises.
“We agreed with President Kenyatta to unite the country, we do not want politics which is based on propaganda and divisions, ” he declared.
He further advised that the those interested in joining the presidential race should sell their agenda based on their development track record.
“Kenyans will not elect leaders depending on the length of their stories and empty promises. It will be about development,” Ruto added.
The DP revealed that the government was in the process of mainstreaming the role of women in national development by ensuring their inclusion, economic participation, political representation and decision making.
“The Gender Bill seeks to increase the number of women in leadership; open new opportunities, jobs and promote shared prosperity,” he noted.
His sentiments came after Opposition leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka were appointed to African Union’s High Representative for Infrastructure Development and head of the Monitoring and Evaluation Commission on peace in South Sudan respectively.
Mr Odinga was last month appointed African Union’s High Representative for Infrastructure Development, while Mr Kalonzo is the new head of the Monitoring and Evaluation Commission on peace in South Sudan.
Since their appointments, the two leaders have been on the receiving end from some of their supporters and allies who feel betrayed. The Deputy President said time for politicking was over.
The DP said the 2022 presidential race will be won by an individual who has helped change the lives of Kenyans through development.
Mr Ruto asked Kenyans to reject candidates with poor development records and go for those with the best policies on matters roads, water, health, electricity and other development issues.
“Kenyans will not elect leaders depending on the length of their stories and empty promises. It will be about development,” he said.
The DP appeared to fight off claims that the contest to succeed President Kenyatta will be tough for him. The president recently said he will have a strong influence on the polls.
“People think I’m silent because I’m going home but when that time comes, I will definitely have a word to say,” said President Kenyatta.
While expressing confidence that he is prepared to face his opponents, Mr Ruto termed himself the best candidate to change the lives of Kenyans through development.
“We do not want politics of tribalism and hate. Let Kenyans be given space to choose their preferred leaders on the basis of development,” he said.
He pleaded with Kenyans to send home leaders who have, over time, lured voters with empty promises.