{"id":160955,"date":"2026-04-24T15:37:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T15:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/ruto-urges-unity-warns-against-tribal-politics"},"modified":"2026-04-24T16:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:41:10","slug":"ruto-urges-unity-warns-against-tribal-politics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/ruto-urges-unity-warns-against-tribal-politics","title":{"rendered":"Ruto urges unity, warns against tribal politics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>President William Ruto has called on Kenyans to shun divisive politics and embrace unity, emphasising that \u201cunity is strength.\u201d Speaking in Murang\u2019a, he highlighted his administration\u2019s progress in education, agriculture and healthcare as evidence of ongoing national development.<\/p>\n<p>While addressing residents, the President said tribalism, insults and hatred have no place in Kenya\u2019s future. \u201cWe do not want conflict in Kenya, nor dirty politics of tribalism. We want to unite and be one,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Ruto reminded citizens that they hold the power to elect leaders at all levels, including Members of County Assembly, Members of Parliament, Senators, Governors and the President.<\/p>\n<p>He urged voters to prioritise competence and service delivery over appearance or arrogance. \u201cWhen you choose a leader, do you choose work or appearance, work or arrogance?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n<p>The President outlined key milestones of his administration, including the recruitment of 100,000 teachers over the past three years to improve access to education.<\/p>\n<p>He also cited reforms in agriculture, noting that fertiliser prices had been reduced to support farmers, while coffee prices had been raised to benefit growers.<\/p>\n<p>On healthcare, Ruto highlighted the rollout of the Social Health Authority (SHA), a new system aimed at improving access to medical services. He said 274,000 residents in Murang\u2019a have already registered.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe promised a new healthcare system; today, we have SHA,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>During his tour, Ruto said his administration is implementing multi-billion-shilling projects in infrastructure, energy and social sectors as part of efforts to accelerate development in Murang\u2019a.<\/p>\n<p>Ruto said the government would not allow key projects to stall, vowing to complete the Sh30 billion Mau Mau road to improve connectivity and boost economic activity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must ensure that the Mau Mau road project does not stop until it is fully completed,\u201d Ruto said, adding that other feeder roads would also be prioritised.<\/p>\n<p>The 540-kilometre road project, which runs from Kiambu through Murang\u2019a and Nyandarua to Nyeri, has stalled since 2022 and has been under intermittent construction due to funding constraints.<\/p>\n<p>The President also announced that Sh1.1 billion has been allocated for electricity connectivity in 2026, targeting at least 1,104 new households. He noted that 1,307 homes have been connected over the past three years.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking while launching the Sh896 million Kiriko-Kagumo-ini-Gitugi-Chui-Karugia road, Ruto said the initiative is aimed at achieving universal access to electricity in the county.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to make sure every citizen has electricity in their home,\u201d he said, noting that access to power remains a key pillar in driving rural development and supporting small-scale enterprises.<\/p>\n<p>Ruto further outlined plans to expand market infrastructure, saying 23 modern markets are under construction in Murang\u2019a for Sh2.5 billion, including facilities at Kagumo-ini and Gikoe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Kenya<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. 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