Former President Uhuru Issues A Clarification on Matters Presented to Ruto During Monday's Meeting Amid Speculations

Former President Uhuru Issues A Clarification on Matters Presented to Ruto During Monday’s Meeting Amid Speculations

On Monday, December 9, Ruto took time to visit his State House predecessor at his home in Gatundu where the two leaders discussed ‘matters of national importance’.

In Ruto’s official statement, the President highlighted Uhuru’s ‘statesmanship in overseeing the peaceful transfer of power’, among other issues.

Notably, Ruto’s official statement detailing the meeting focused on the broader Kenya Kwanza regime and centred around key areas of his government which he was on the same page with Uhuru.

Uhuru’s statement Read;

The two engaged in discussions pertaining to Kenya’s national interest particularly matters that have been raised by citizens as challenges and handicaps to their well-being.

These included animosity within the political ranks that has created a hostile atmosphere leading to harassment of individuals perceived to be in opposition or hostile to the Government, matters of taxation that have been raised by Kenyans and possible solutions to them, matters of insecurity and best practice in citizen policing and matters of human capital at all levels capable of resolving these challenges.

President Kenyatta encouraged President Ruto to build broader political consensus that ensures inclusivity in governance and development at all leves. They also discussed the need for a vibrant opposition that is crucial for our democracy.

H. E. President Uhuru Kenyatta laid emphasis on specific areas that he felt are crucial in stabilizing the country. Top among these issues are, transparency and accountability.

He stressed that in a democracy, sector practitioners need to be consulted continuously and sustainably because they usually have solutions themselves.

Further, to entrench Kenya’s democratic credentials there is urgent need to reconstitute the IEBC in a similar transparent manner.

Further continuous engagements are the solution to an all- inclusive democratic process. Even good ideas that are not implemented transparently will create suspicion and mistrust.

In the difficult circumstances that the global community is experiencing, accountability and transparency become the hallmark of stability. He called for a people centered service oriented culture in government actions.

President Uhuru agreed to be consulted privately or otherwise, in efforts that lead to a hopeful, prosperous united and stable Nation.

On his part, H. E. President Ruto agreed to engage all stake holders in an effort to remove any unnecessary tension in the country and to propose a reconciliatory way forward.

He stressed that the tensions caused by the elections are over and it is time to focus on the future as one people.

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Former President Uhuru Issues A Clarification on Matters Presented to Ruto During Monday’s Meeting Amid Speculations