President Ruto Speaks Out Against Exclusion in Politics
On Mashujaa Day, Sunday, October 20, President William Ruto delivered a strong message about unity and inclusion in Kenyan politics. He emphasized that Kenya’s heroes come from all ethnic communities.
Key Points from President Ruto’s Speech
- Diverse Heroes: Ruto highlighted that Kenya’s national heroes came from different communities and spoke various languages, but they were united in fighting for national liberation.
“Our heroes did not hail from one village or speak one language. They were united in confronting an unjust and oppressive system,” said Ruto.
- Unity is Important: The President stressed that any approach that tries to exclude or alienate any group harms the entire nation.
- Unity was crucial for early heroes like Mekatilili wa Menza and Ronald Ngala, who fought against colonialism and for devolution.
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Kenya Belongs to Everyone
- President Ruto reiterated that every Kenyan is an equal member of the political community.
- No one should be discriminated against or have their rights unfairly reduced.
- Kenya is a “united, indivisible, and sovereign nation.”
Key Issues Addressed
During his speech, President Ruto also touched on other important issues:
- Social Health Authority (SHA):
- The President announced that everyone under the NHIF (National Hospital Insurance Fund) will smoothly move to the new Social Health Authority (SHA).
- Support for Farmers:
- Ruto promised that the price of fertilizer will remain at KSh 2,500, no matter what kind of crops the fertilizer is used for.
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Honoring Kenyan Heroes
One of the special moments of the day was when President Ruto honored 142 Kenyans for their significant contributions to society. These individuals were recognized in 14 different categories, including:
- Scholarships
- Environmental Conservation
- Statesmanship
- Entrepreneurship
- Industry
Other Highlights of Mashujaa Day
This year’s Mashujaa Day also occurred amidst political tensions following the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- Gachagua’s Absence: The Deputy President was not present at the event because he was recovering at Karen Hospital after experiencing chest pains during a Senate hearing.
- Gachagua’s Accusations: After the celebrations, Gachagua appeared in Nairobi, making public accusations against President Ruto. He claimed that he had been blocked from attending the event and that the President was behind his impeachment troubles.
Sources:
- President Ruto’s speech at Mashujaa Day celebrations, Kwale National Stadium.
- Facebook post by President William Ruto.
