President Uhuru Kenyatta has insisted that leaders should focus on development and project achievements instead of tribal politics.Speaking at the Mashujaa celebrations at Kenyatta stadium in Machakos county,Uhuru said unity should be the theme as the general elections draw closer next year.
President Uhuru also revealed that 7000 inmates have been released,those who were held because of petty crimes. In relation to that,he urged Chief Justice David Maraga,who was present, to solve pending cases quickly.
The president also urged parents and elders to inform their children about national heroes,something which is vital. He was keen to highlight the achievements made by Kenyan heroes(Mashujaa),including Paul Ngei,Masinde Muliro and others,describing what he believes a hero is,”A hero is one who cares about the lives of others,” he said,also giving examples of current heroes including the man who stood up for christian lives in a past terror attack in North Eastern Kenya.
President Kenyatta thanked the residents of Machakos for their great reception and even highlighted the projects being done currently by the government. The projects include establishing a viable road network that will connect Nairobi to Machakos easily, and also projects that are meant to solve the persistent drought problems in the region,assuring that he will work with the people to solve the issues.
The event was graced by other dignitaries,including Deputy President William Ruto,who took a pop at Cord,”We should pray for you,” he said,citing their lack of a settled unity ahead of the upcoming general elections.
President Kenyatta insisted that it doesn’t matter who the next president is,as long as he is Kenyan,all is well,and he accepts any outcome,further relaying his message and insistence on the nation’s unity.
