National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said that President William Ruto’s efforts to establish an inclusive government are essential for ensuring the stability of the country.

Wetang’ula on unity

Wetang’ula who attended a church service in Kabuchai Sub-County in Bungoma County on Sunday, August 11, 2024, said an all-inclusive government will also ensure unity of the nation.

During the service, Wetang’ula was accompanied by Kenya’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ken Nganga, Bungoma County Assembly Speaker Emanuel Situma and a section of MCAs.

Wetang’ula on peace

Wetang’ula says he urged the congregation to pray for peace in our nation in the country.

“Today, I joined the congregation at Mukweya Catholic Church Parish in Kabuchai constituency, Bungoma County, for a solemn Sunday service led by Father Michael Fedha of St. Kizito Mukweya Catholic Church Parish.

“During this sacred gathering, I urged the faithful to pray fervently for peace in our nation, emphasizing that President H.E. Dr. William Ruto’s efforts to establish an inclusive government are essential for ensuring the stability and unity of our country. I was accompanied by other leaders, including the UAE Ambassador, Mr. Ken Nganga, Bungoma County Assembly Speaker Hon. Emanuel Situma, and several MCAs, among other leaders,” Wetang’ula said in a statement shared via his official X account.

Today, I joined the congregation at Mukweya Catholic Church Parish in Kabuchai constituency, Bungoma County, for a solemn Sunday service led by Father Michael Fedha of St. Kizito Mukweya Catholic Church Parish.

During this sacred gathering, I urged the faithful to pray fervently… pic.twitter.com/WS8ibOnZPj

— Rt.Hon.Dr.Moses Wetang'ula (@HonWetangula) August 11, 2024

Ruto on inclusive govt

President Ruto during his tour of Mt. Kenya region defended his choice to include opposition members in his broad-based cabinet.

Ruto while addressing Embu residents on the roadside on August 7, 2024, reiterated that his decision will unite Kenyans and reduce division between the government and the opposition.

Ruto maintained that everyone should now join the government, and carry the blame of over-taxation, together with him.

“Juzi nimeunda serikali ya kuunganisha wakenya wote kwa sababu sitaki fitina tena na mkenya yeyote, ata kama ni kulipa madeni tulipe pamoja, kama ni kutafuta ushuru tutafute pamoja, mimi pekeangu nisiitwe Zakayo, sisi wote tupange mambo ya kutafuta ushuru, kwani pesa natafuta ya Kenya inaenda kwa account yangu? Inaenda kwa account yetu sisi wote, kwa hivyo kila mtu sasa akuje akue Zakayo tutafute hio ushuru pamoja,” Ruto said.

Ruto has been facing criticism from a section of Kenyans for nominating former Mombasa governor Hassan Joho, John Mbadi, Opiyo Wandayi and Wycliffe Oparanya, who all held leadership positions in the opposition’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.