President Uhuru Kenyatta has insisted that the Bridging initiative is still on.
He further insisted saying that his friendship with ODM Leader Raila Odinga is intact.
In addition he said he was dedicated to changing the lives of the taxpayers before he completes his second and final term in office.
He re-echoed the need for all Kenyans to work together to ensure better leadership is provided to the voter.
Uhuru, was speaking while at Kisii where he was accompanied by Raila and Ruto, assured Kenyans of his committed in the fight against corruption.
He urged leaders to back him in the fight to end the vice, which he said has been dragging the nation back as far as development is concerned.
He called upon communities not to fault his government on the crackdown on corrupt leaders from their side.
The head of State, who is yet to declare his stand on the issue of the referendum, also pledge to initiate more projects in the region before he leaves office when that time comes.