Let us rise beyond petty politics and unite the country, Mudavadi tells leaders
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Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi speaks at the funeral service of the late Mama Rose Nabalayo Mudavadi in Shiveye, Kakamega County, on May 18, 2024. PHOTO | OPCS
Prime
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has cautioned leaders against taking the
country back to dark days when politics of ethnicity were commonplace.
Mudavadi
regretted that politics were previously determined by ethnic configurations and
engagements and called for the need to rise above petty regional, tribal and
ethnic formations and build a united country.
He
affirmed that the 2022 General Election paved way for a new dawn on the
country's politics and should remain focused on prosperity.
"If
there is an election that went beyond ethnic and tribalism barriers, where we
saw configurations that had never been seen before and never been imagined, was
the election of 2022," said Mudavadi.
"Many
people didn't imagine that President Uhuru Kenyatta could support Raila Odinga
in Azimio, and others didn't figure out that the people of Mt Kenya region
could vote for William Ruto. These are the dynamics that brought a new dawn in
Kenya's political scene."
Mudavadi
was speaking at Shiveye in Ikolomani Constituency, Kakamega County, where he appealed to the political class and the nation to focus on transforming Kenya's
economic fortunes.
He
urged Kenyans to engage in purposeful conversations that will shape the destiny
of the country.
"Elections
are still far away in 2027, but even as some leaders engage in political
utterances, they should keep in mind that Kenyans have the right and freedom to
vote for leaders of their choice irrespective of tribe, religion, political
persuasions and coercion," said Mudavadi.
He
was speaking at the funeral service of the Late Mama Rose Nabalayo Mudavadi,
the wife to retired Ambassador Justus Amega Mudavadi, who is the brother to the
late former Cabinet Minister Moses Budamba Mudavadi.
The
Prime CS emphasised on the need for Kenyans to maintain peace saying it binds a
country together and opens gates of economic prosperity.
"It
is important that we support peace as a nation. We need to be deliberate and
consistent in ensuring that we remain united," said Mudavadi.
"Leaders
should work for the people to improve the lives of Kenyans and together we work
on finding solutions for the challenges facing our country in various sectors."
Mudavadi,
who is also the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, said
President Ruto has shown the country high levels of patriotism and nationhood,
traits that he has urged political leaders and Kenyans to emulate and embrace.
"We
have seen the President support the bid of his competitor for the African Union
Chairmanship position. This is a sign that the President values the virtue of
working together as leaders and rising above political differences past
election cycles," remarked Mudavadi.
"We
need to give President Ruto the support he needs to drive the country forward.
When we brought the Kenya Kwanza Manifesto on the table, our aim was to
transform the economy of this nation. I said it will not be easy, it will take
at least 2-3 years for it to stabilise, since turning the economy around is not
like instant coffee. Slowly we are seeing the promises bearing fruits."
Western
Kenya leaders present at the funeral, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli,
Former Attorney General Amos Wako, Busia Governor Paul Otuoma, Vihiga County
Deputy Governor Wilberforce Kitiezo, Vihiga Women Representative Beatrice
Adagala, MPs Omboko Milemba and Fred Ikana and former MP Alfred Agoi, rallied
the people of Western Kenya to support Musalia Mudavadi's leadership as the
Western Kenya kingpin saying he means well for the Mulembe people and Kenya at
large.
"What
we witnessed during the Earthquake at Bomas will go a notch higher when we
decide on our next course of action as a people. For now we are fully behind
President Ruto until his 10 years term comes to an end." said Adagala.
"Currently
I am in ODM, but I fully support Musalia Mudavadi who is our leader in
government. I am also working with the national government for the benefit of
the people of Busia. Politics is not enemity but our interests in politics
should help shape the destiny and fortunes of our people." said Otuoma.
Also
present were Principal Secretary Aurelia Rono and the President's advisor on Women
issues Harriette Chiggai.
Mama
Rose has died aged 86 and she is survived by 4 children.
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