President William Ruto has urged Members of Parliament to continue touring the country to carry out their legislative and oversight duties as part of their efforts to promote national unity.
Speaking at Amutala Stadium in Kimilili, Bungoma County, during an interdenominational prayer service, President Ruto said that MPs have three main responsibilities: representation, legislation, and oversight.
In addition to representing their constituencies in Parliament, the President said they have responsibilities in legislation and oversight, which require them to understand the country well in order to fulfill their duties effectively.
“I am pleased that leaders from various parts of the country are here today. This is part of our unity efforts,” President Ruto said.
“By going outside your constituencies, you will be able to exchange ideas and better understand your responsibilities in legislation and oversight. By doing this, we will build a united and prosperous nation,” he added.
At the same time, President Ruto warned leaders against divisive politics.
He said Kenyans should learn from the past and reject leaders who perpetuate divisive politics and hatred.
He urged leaders to embrace national unity politics.
“As leaders, we should not walk the tribal path to divide Kenyans,” he said.
He said leaders should focus their thoughts on the country’s transformation rather than engaging in divisive rhetoric.
“We have a lot to do as leaders. Let’s focus our thoughts on transforming the country and not dividing it along tribal lines,” he said.
President Ruto said he is confident that the steps taken by his administration to revive the economy are bearing fruit.
“I am confident about the future of our nation. Let’s remain vigilant and plan together for a better future. This nation is going somewhere,” President Ruto said.
Meanwhile, President Ruto assured Kenyans that no part of the country would be left behind in the nation’s development.
He said the government has plans for every region based on its development needs.
“We have development plans in every part of Kenya. Every region must be part of our development agenda. No County will be left out in our development agenda,” President Ruto said.
He assured sugarcane farmers in Western Kenya that the government has made various reforms in the sector to ensure the proper operation of the Nzoia and Mumias sugar factories.
He warned that the government would deal ruthlessly with those who misuse public funds, noting that a lot of resources were injected into the Nzoia Sugar Factory in the past without anything to show for it.
President Ruto announced that a contract worth 5.3 billion shillings had been signed for the construction of a gold refining plant in Kakamega County, saying Mining Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya would visit the plant next week.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula urged leaders to help unite Kenyans and refrain from divisive politics.
“Kenya belongs to all of us regardless of our status in society,” Wetangula said.

He praised President Ruto for inclusivity in government appointments, saying all regions of Kenya have been given a chance.
Cabinet Secretary of the Cabinet Musalia Mudavadi urged leaders to fiercely protect national unity by rejecting tribal-based politics.
He said President Ruto’s efforts in appointing Raila Odinga for the election as the chairman of the African Union Commission are commendable.
“President Ruto is leading in uniting this country. That is why he supports Raila Odinga, who was his fierce competitor, for the position of chairman of the African Union Commission,” Mudavadi said.
Senate Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi urged leaders to embrace politics of unity among Kenyans.

Governor Paul Otuoma (Busia) praised ongoing efforts by President Ruto to help Odinga be elected as chairman of the AU Commission, even though he was his political opponent in the last General Election.
Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka and his Kakamega counterpart Fernandes Barasa also called on leaders to embrace national unity politics, saying tribalism has no place in modern Kenya.
The leaders present included MPs Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), Dan Wanyama (Webuye West ), John Chikati (Tongaren), Fred Kapondi (Mt. Elgon), Fredrick Ikana (Shinyalu), Emmanuel Wangwe (Navakholo), Martin Wanyonyi (Webuye East), John Makali (Kanduyi), Beatrice Adagala (Woman Representative, Vihiga), Malulu Injendi (Malava), John Waluke (Sirisia), and David Wakoli (Senator, Bungoma).
Others were Kuria Kimani (Molo), Kwenya Thuku (Kinangop), Mburu Kahangara (Lari), Robert Gichimu (Gichugu), Kanini Kega (EALA), Sabina Chege (Nominee), John Methu (Senator, Nyandarua), and Duncan Mathenge (Nyeri Town).
All leaders emphasized the need for unity among Kenyans for peace and development.
Hon. Kimani, who is also the Chair of the National Assembly Finance Committee, praised President Ruto for his recent State Visit to the United States, saying the country will benefit from the many agreements signed.
“You are committed, President, to showcasing our country internationally,” Kimani said.
Ms. Chege said her Jubilee party would support President Ruto in implementing his development agenda for the country.