President William Ruto has met up with former President Uhuru Kenyatta at his Gatundu home.
According to former president Uhuru Kenyatta, the two discussed matters of national interest.
This is the first private meeting the two leaders have had since William Ruto became the fifth president of Kenya.
“President William Ruto pays a courtesy call to former President Uhuru Kenyatta at his Gatundu home. The two leaders discussed issues of National interest.” a statement from Uhuru read.
President Uhuru agreed to be consulted privately or otherwise, in efforts that lead to a hopeful, prosperous united and stable Nation.
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Details of the Meeting
In the multiple photos shared by the former president, the two looked jolly and happy with big smiles on their faces, sharing multiple handshakes.
President Ruto took the opportunity to reiterate his appreciation and commendation of His Excellency President Kenyatta’s statesmanship in overseeing the peaceful transfer of power after the 2022 elections.
He was also grateful for the goodwill the former President has continued to demonstrate towards his fellow leaders and his support for Kenya’s ongoing progress and development.
Additionally, both leaders acknowledged the challenging global environment affecting many countries, including Kenya, caused by a complex interplay of factors.
“The disruptive effects of COVID-19, the war in Ukraine – which destabilised supply chains and led to high commodity prices, particularly for fertiliser and wheat volatile currency markets, and a harsh macroeconomic climate.
“They noted progress in addressing these adverse impacts, especially in reducing inflation to its lowest level in the past decade, significantly lowering food prices, stabilising the Kenyan shilling, and reducing interest rates,” state house noted in part.
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Other Details of the Uhuru and Ruto Meet Up
Moreover, President Ruto thanked President Kenyatta for laying a strong foundation that has enabled the government to implement key programs under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
“These programs include transforming agriculture to ensure food security, achieving universal health coverage, providing affordable housing, empowering MSMEs,
“Developing transport and communication infrastructure, last-mile electrification, and re-evaluating and reforming the Competency-Based Curriculum and the education sector in general, among other initiatives.”
Both leaders agreed on the urgent need to accelerate these and other programs to boost household incomes and create more opportunities for Kenyans.
Further, they emphasized the need to foster a sense of unity, patriotism, and cooperation among all Kenyans and stakeholders, including the three arms of government, religious leaders, civil society, and other partners, to promote national stability and collective progress.
IEBC Reconstitution
President Ruto and President Kenyatta further called for the prompt resolution of the court matters regarding the constitution of the IEBC selection panel, to facilitate the appointment of commissioners.
The two leaders also called on Kenyans, friends of Kenya, and international partners to support the candidacy of Azimio leader Raila Odinga for the position of Chair of the African Union Commission.
Additionally, the leaders appreciated the need to achieve broader political consensus in the governance of the country to accelerate the attainment of inclusive growth and fulfil the national development agenda.
Their Excellencies also acknowledged Kenya’s leading role in promoting peace and security in the East African region through diplomatic and peace-support initiatives, which are crucial to resolving conflicts, restoring peace, and fostering regional stability.
President Ruto commended President Kenyatta for his patriotism and tireless contributions to peace-making efforts in the region.
“Finally, President Ruto and President Kenyatta extended their warm wishes to all Kenyans, wishing them happy holidays as they enter the festive season.”
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