Deputy President William Ruto has said that the push for unity in the country needs to be wholesome if Kenya is to move forward. They said the much-hyped agenda of bringing all communities and people from different political divides in the country together, was selective, defeating its primary purpose. “We must unite all Kenyans, not to a certain level. The process must be continuous, honest and genuine,” Ruto said. The Deputy President said there was an urgent need to eliminate political deceit in Kenya “so that the country can further its development agenda.”
Jumwa was recently expelled by the party that sponsored her to parliament–the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.“How do you organise a whole meeting to bring down a woman? If you are man enough, why can’t you tackle your fellow men,?” Wondered Ruto. He said no Kenyan needed permission from certain leaders to work with the government of the day. The Deputy President said what he termed as ‘political con-manship’ was the biggest problem facing Kenya today. “It not only causes animosity and hatred to the people of Kenya but also impedes development,” he
He noted that wastage, mismanagement of resources and corruption remained the major threats facing the transformation of the country. Nyali MP said the corruption battle should not be politicised. “Let us start from where it all started; what we now
Twalib also defended the Malindi MP, saying the Coast region leaders were not happy with the bullying of Ms Jumwa by ODM. “She has served her people diligently. If the handshake was to bring Kenyans together, so why is it selective? We will not accept to be divided,” said the Jomvu MP. On her part, Jumwa said the fight against corruption should not have a fixed template.“The construction of dams in the country should go on; those bringing politics in it are after fighting projects that benefit